Anxiety: How heavy cannabis use may increase the risk

Researchers report that emergency room visits for cannabis may be linked to anxiety diagnoses.

27% of people who went to an emergency department for cannabis use developed a new anxiety disorder within three years.

Men and younger people who used cannabis may also be at higher risk for anxiety.

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