Neuropsychiatric Effects of Marijuana
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Neuropsychiatric Effects of Marijuana
Marijuana (Cannabis) is one of the most widely used illicit drugs around the world, particularly in the United States. Its use is widespread among young people. According to a yearly survey of middle and high school students, rates of marijuana use have steadied in the past few years after several years of increase. Specifically, amongst 8th graders (9.4%), 10th graders (23.9%) and 12th graders...
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عنوان ژورنال: MOJ Addiction Medicine & Therapy
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2573-2935
DOI: 10.15406/mojamt.2017.03.00034