Due to cannabis products of greater potency the risks of addiction and psychosis are increased. Also, the availability of this drug promotes the idea that it is safe. However, it is not safe. Some of the negative effects can have a lifelong impact on health. Adolescence, the teenage years, when the brain is undergoing rapid changes, is an extremely risky time for cannabis use.

    The pre-frontal cortex is altered by THC. This area of the brain that is important for solving problems and emotional control experiences accelerated thinning due to cannabis use.    

    The risk of depression and ideas of suicide are doubled in teen users of THC. Those that used it daily were more likely to develop dependence and use other drugs and attempt suicide.

    The risk of schizophrenia is also related to cannabis use.

    Another affliction called cannabis hyperemesis syndrome that leads to nausea, abdominal pain, and repeated retching can result from use of high potency cannabis.

(source “Science News” Feb 10, 2024 issue)