Cannabis: What are the risks of recreational use?

The government has said there will be a review into the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes but has rejected suggestions by former Foreign Secretary Lord Hague that its recreational use could be legalised.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid said there was strong scientific evidence he drug could "harm people's mental and physical health and damage communities".

What do experts think about the health risks of recreational cannabis use?

Cannabis is thought to be the most widely used illegal drug in the UK.
But while it can lead to feelings of relaxation, happiness and sleepiness, many experts say the drug is not the harmless "natural" high some claim it to be.
In some cases, it can increase anxiety and paranoia, lead to confusion and even hallucinations, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Beyond this, there's also "compelling evidence" that regular cannabis use increases the risk of developing psychotic illnesses, such as schizophrenia, particularly in adolescents, says Dr Marta di Forti, from King's College London.
Younger people are thought to be particularly vulnerable because their brains are still developing, says Dr Michael Bloomfield, from University College London.

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Cannabis: What are the risks of recreational use?

What do experts think about the health risks of recreational cannabis use?

Cannabis: What are the risks of recreational use?

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