While the researchers didn't explore why students with conduct problems were more likely to use marijuana, they suggest it could be a way of self-medicating. Pot may help youths cope with "disapproval of their behavior problems" from parents and teachers, the authors wrote. It's by no mean...
Furthermore, cannabis use has been characterized as one of the strongest modifiable risk factors for developing a psychotic disorder, with a recommen- dation that a child or teen with a family history of psychosis or prodromal symptoms should be informed of the risks and counseled strongly not ...
which is smoking, and also because cannabis and nicotine co-use can intensify cannabis effects (Penetar et al, 2005;Rabin and George, 2015;Wang et al, 2016b), although not all studies agree on this point (Haney et al, 2013). Individuals...
which is smoking, and also because cannabis and nicotine co-use can intensify cannabis effects (Penetar et al, 2005;Rabin and George, 2015;Wang et al, 2016b), although not all studies agree on this point (Haney et al, 2013). Individuals...