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July 6, 2010 by · Comments Off on Health Services Administration 

Health Services Administration — Former U.S. Surgeon General Carmona Discusses Marijuana Anti-Marijuana Video, ONDCP press conference, Public Domain Video. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, drug use and mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Center for drug treatment, The Nation’s Drug Czar, John P. Walters, and drug use and mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Administrator,

Charles G. Curie, associated with leading scientists and experts from the cerebral organization of health conscious parents now about the danger marijuana to their teens’ mind health. “A growing body of evidence now shows that smoking marijuana may increase the risk of serious psychological problems,” said Walters, Director of National Drug Control Policy. “New research being conducted at home and abroad show that marijuana use, particularly during the teen years can lead to depression, suicidal thoughts and schizophrenia. This is another reason that parents should remain involved in their teenage years and ensure that they do not smoke marijuana. “A number of prominent studies have recently been a direct link between marijuana use and an increased risk of psychiatric problems. Recent research makes a stronger case that cannabis smoking itself is a causal agent in psychiatric symptoms, particularly schizophrenia. Over the past three years these studies have reinforced that …

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