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Feds: Teen use of pot can lead to dependency, mental illness

                   
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May 9, 2008
        
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WASHINGTON -- Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday. ... 25 percent compared with 12 percent, said the report by the White House Office... [read full story]                    

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Teen marijuana users at high risk of mental problems

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May 12, 2008
        

BEIJING, May 12 (Xinhuanet) -- Teenagers who use ... ... BEIJING, May 12 (Xinhuanet) -- Teenagers who use marijuana put themselves at high risk for serious mental problems: including worsening depression, schizophrenia, anxiety and suicide, according to a new White House...

                   

Marijuana and depression a bad mix with teens

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May 11, 2008
        

On Wednesday, May 9, 2008, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released the report “ Teen Marijuana Use Worsens Depression: An Analysis of Recent Data Shows... ... On Wednesday, May 9, 2008, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy...

                   

Drug czar's warning

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May 10, 2008
        

WASHINGTON — The White House drug czar said in a warning to parents Friday that depressed teens are medicating themselves with marijuana, running risks of even deeper depression. ... A report by the Office National Drug Control Policy said that frequent marijuana...

                   

Feds: Teen use of pot can lead to dependency, mental illness

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May 10, 2008
        

WASHINGTON - Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental... ... WASHINGTON - Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report...

                   

Marijuana use is 'depressing'

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May 10, 2008
        

A growing number of teens find themselves in a vicious cycle. They're depressed, so they self-medicate with marijuana. Instead of easing their pain, the drug worsens their depression. It also can lead to more serious mental disorders such as schizophrenia and anxiety or suicide.

                   

Feds: Teen use of pot can lead to dependency, mental illness

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May 10, 2008
        

WASHINGTON - Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday. ... by Jennifer C. Kerr Associated Press A young woman rides on the hands of people...

                   

Study Warns of Depression, Teen Pot Use

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May 10, 2008
        

By JENNIFER C. KERR WASHINGTON - Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released today. ... 25 percent compared with 12 percent, said the report by the...

                   

Pot may worsen depression, drug czar says

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May 10, 2008
        

The White House drug czar warned parents Friday that depressed teens are medicating themselves with marijuana, running risks of deeper depression... ... By James Hohmann Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — The White House drug czar warned parents Friday that depressed teens...

                   

Study: Drugs, teens, pot are dangerous mix

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May 10, 2008
        

A White House report suggests depression, teens and marijuana can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts. ... Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. - A White House report suggests depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to...

                   

Pot Smoking Teens Can Become Dependent, Feds Say

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May 10, 2008
        

Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday. ... 25 percent compared with 12 percent, said the report by the White House Office of National...

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