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Cannabis studies show drug rarely causes psychosis

Pacific Standard Time — Sunday, April 23, 2017

Cannabis studies show drug rarely causes psychosis
- Lead author Ian Hamilton, a lecturer in mental health, said the greatest danger cannabis users face is by combining the drug with tobacco.

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Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, June 03, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, June 05, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Wednesday, June 04, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, June 12, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Wednesday, June 11, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, June 05, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Friday, June 27, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Friday, June 27, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Friday, June 27, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Friday, June 27, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Friday, June 27, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Monday, June 30, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Monday, June 30, 2025

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