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Cannibis Addiction And Treatment

Season 11 Episode 12 | 26m 55s

Rates of cannabis misuse and addiction have increased since legalization made it more accessible, which can trigger or worsen mental health symptoms including depression and schizophrenia, requiring co-treatment plans. Guest: Victor M. Tang, M.D., psychiatrist and clinician scientist, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada.

Aired: 09/30/26 | Expires: 09/30/29
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