title: [Cannabis--a drug with dangerous implications for mental health].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Jerusalem Institute for Treatment of Substance Abuse, Kfar Shaul Mental Health Center, Jerusalem.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Shufman
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Witztum
mesh_terms: D002188:Cannabis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013759:Dronabinol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D002189:Marijuana Abuse / Q000523:psychology*; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D008603:Mental Health; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs; D013759:Dronabinol