Benefits of medical cannabis 09/01/11

Cannabis link to Mental Health & How to stop it 08/06/11

What is the risk to mental health? Depression The ones who used cannabis every day were 5 times more likely to become depressed and anxious by the end of the study. This is a high number which should be looked at more closely, if there is a link between these then more warnings should be in place. Schizophrenia It is suggested that if you smoke cannabis before the age of 15 you are 4 times more likely to develop schizophrenia. It isn't clear why cannabis u...

Cannabis & Skunk Plus Other Effects 08/05/11

What about other effects? Education linked with cannabis is still unclear, studies show that regular cannabis use does affect how people do with school and college however this is still unproven. Employment shows that you are more likely to leave employment due to cannabis use or be sacked. It also shows you may take more time off work and there is a slight higher injury claim with cannabis users within certain working environments. Driving in a recent study show that you are more than twi...

What is Cannabis & How does it work? 08/04/11

Summary Cannabis is a way to relax, well to most of us anyway. There is over 2 million people in the UK who smoke cannabis and majority of these numbers are all 16 to 29 year old's. Research suggests that it can cause problems with some vulnerable people and can increase risks of mental health issues within people who have had traumatic life time events. Is it dangerous? No, Probably because most people don't use cannabis before they are 15 and don't go on smoking large amounts. Psychotic illness can ...