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Legalization of Cannabis on Adolescent Development & Mental Health…
Legalization of Cannabis on Adolescent Development & Mental Health
Negative Health Effects of THC
Long-term effects
all long-term effects are unknown & conintiusouly being researched
studied effects on frequent consumption in adolescents on the adult brain
increased risk of psychosis
increased risk of developing Schizophrenia
increased risk of comorbid alcohol & substance use/abuse
addiction
risk of developing cancer due to excessive tobacco smoking
elevated risk of cardiovascular disease
alterations/deficits in emotional processing
alterations/deficits in cognitive processing
short-term effects
talkative
laughter
'high' feeling
confusion
fear
paranoia
euphoria
relaxation
increased blood pressure
appetite suppression
altered balance
muscle relaxation
eye redeinning
altered perception
Pros of using CBD in Medicine
Possible Therapeutic Benefits
reducing symptoms of Schizophrenia with little to no side effects
reduce effects of ADHD
reducing effects of traumatic stress disorders
reduce effects of anxiety disorders
reduce effects of migraines
reduce effects of pain (especially for those with chronic pain, spinal cord injuries)
reduce spastic symptoms of epilepsy/seizure disorders
No current signs of intoxicating effects like in
Benefits to Therapeutic Recreation
clients who experience pain reduction are more likely to attend programming
elevated moods increase interest in participation in leisure activities
focus constantly remains on person-centered care despit feelings toward legalization & consumption
Impact on Health Professional Practice
Therapeutic Recreation
Positive Impacts
legalization allows less time spent by individuals searching for the drug to consume illegally
can reduce symptoms of many illnesses (ex. schizophrenia) that may make it difficult to program
Infividuals are in less pain and therefore attend programming
negative Impacts
Individuals in the 'high' state do not attend programming
clients who do not consume ti safely & responsibly are at an increased risk of creating new issues/progressing existing limitations which reduce effectiveness of programming & rehabilitation
programs are not able to carry out successfully when clients are not in the proper frame of mind