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Marijuana is dangerous is a matter which could have as many different answers as the number of people who asked you? Cannabis is a burning issue today as states become more (not to mention the country) to legalize medical marijuana more people interested. There are a ton of information and many are contradictory. Anyone can win a debate on both sides of the argument using the elements based on the results of medical studies. It is also important to examine the business or organization funded the study and the results themselves. Politics often finds its way in these studies.
Marijuana is dangerous may depend on what other substances we use for comparison? Comparing cannabis with a long list of drugs approved by FDA and death and health complications that are attributed to drug marijuana at that time wins the argument. When the pot is illegal in relation to other "recreational drugs" is the lesser of two evils.  On the other hand just because there is no line outside clinics and drug treatment for those who do not smoke marijuana users are completely out of the woods. Â
A recent study at King's College London has shown that small amounts of trahydrocannabinol (THC), an active ingredient in marijuana, used by the subjects the study that caused psychotic symptoms, including paranoia and hallucinations. Using MRI, researchers have discovered that the frontal cortex lower, which regulates the paranoia is affected by THC. Many patients in rel = "nofollow" href = "http://www.steppingstonecenter.org"> Drug rehabilitation centers have a dual diagnosis is a problem for Addiction and Mental Health. Could there be a link? There are no easy answers and people ends up having to make their own minds. I think we should step up research laboratories and impartially before we have a definitive answer.
Dan C’s career in the addiction field spans twenty-five years. He has held positions in all phases of administration and clinical services in Treatment Facilities throughout the state of Florida. He is currently employed by http://www.recoveryconnection.org