Adolescents using cannabis are at an increasing risk of depression and are more likely to attempt suicide in adulthood. A study published in JAMA Psychiatry reveals that the individual-level risk after using cannabis was “modest”, but due to the widespread use of the drug by young people, the scale of risk is more serious. For people who suffer from depression, behavioral health engagement solutions can be helpful.
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