תקציר
Cannabis Has Dangerous Implications for Mental Health
Emi Shufman, Eliezer Witztum
Jerusalem Institute for Treatment of Substance Abuse, Kfar Shaul Mental Health Center, Jerusalem and Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheba
Accepting and forgiving attitudes to the use of cannabis in its various forms, such as marijuana or hashish, are not justified, as they may result in dangerous mental health consequences.
A theoretical framework for this opinion is provided, including information on the various forms of cannabis available. Case studies presented exemplify possible complications resulting from use of cannabis or its derivatives.