States that legalized marijuana have higher rates of mental illness, study says
For the past 20 years, scientific studies have warned that heavy marijuana use can lead to schizophrenic episodes and psychotic disorders.Now, in the first study of its kind, RTI International in Research Triangle Park suggests marijuana may carry other risks as well.The research organization said Monday that states with permissive medical marijuana laws have significantly higher rates of serious mental illness. The study, published in the peer-reviewed International Review of […]
