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Evening Standard
Health
Storm Newton

Using cannabis for pain, anxiety or depression ‘could increase paranoia risk’

People who start smoking cannabis to combat pain, anxiety or depression are at a greater risk of developing paranoia compared to those who start using it for “fun”, according to the largest study of its kind.

Experts warned these users are also consuming more THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis.

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