Tuesday, November 12, 2013

A Link Between Marijuana, Schizophrenia Is Tenuous





Every objective study on marijuana has concluded that it is less toxic, it is less addictive and poses fewer and far less severe health problems than alcohol. Whereas there is no compelling evidence that marijuana use causes schizophrenia or psychosis, absolutely no doubt remains among members of the scientific community that alcohol use is a major contributor to mental illness. Also, unlike alcohol, marijuana use has never been linked to violent crimes and reckless behavior.

As long as alcohol is legal, anyone who is truly concerned about maintaining public health and preventing mental illness should support making marijuana a legal alternative for adults.

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