The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness and Violence

Author Alex Berenson
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The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness and Violence.

 

Award winning former New York Times reporter and now successful novelist Alex Berenson’s latest book delves into research linking heavy use with violent crime and mental illness.

 

Smoking can be hazardous to your mental health
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Just as the Commonwealth of  Massachusetts ramps up its approval of retail recreational marijuana sales venues, it appears that just maybe pot is not as harmless as its proponents claim it is.

 

In fact, not even close per a solid review of the available research literature.

 

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