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Can passive exposure to marijuana cause an anxiety attack?

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Dr. Mohamed Al-Dabbas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes it can : It can also induce psychosis in predisposed people and can cause amotivational sdr after long term use.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/3/2016

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