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What causes cannabis to cause mental health problems for some but not for others?

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Dr. Emily Massey answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Cannabis: If someone is genetically at risk for developing depression, anxiety, or even psychosis (i.e. - schizophrenia), marijuana can hasten their onset and/or exacerbate these disorders. However, almost anyone who uses marijuana frequently enough can develop one or more of these disorders, as the brain will try to adjust by semi-permanently producing or absorbing less of certain chemicals.

Answered 12/10/2015

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