title: The Cannabis Dilemma: A Review of Its Associated Risks and Clinical Efficacy.
abstract: Cannabis, also known as marijuana, has 9-tetrahydrocannabinol as the main constituent. There has been strict legislation governing the utilization of cannabis locally and worldwide. However, there has been an increasing push to make cannabis legalized, in view of its potential medical and therapeutic effects, for various medical disorders ranging from development disorders to cancer treatment, and being an adjunctive medication for various neurological conditions. It is the aim of this review paper to explore the evidence base for its proposed therapeutic efficacy and to compare the evidence base supporting its proposed therapeutic efficacy with its known and well-researched medical and psychiatric side effects.
authors.affiliation: National Addiction Management Service, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore 539747.
authors.forename: Melvyn Weibin
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119054.
authors.forename: Roger C M
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Ho