Brief Review of Human Studies Regarding Increased Risk of Harm with Cannabis Use
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The following groups are believed to be at increased risk of harm from use of cannabis. • Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding • Persons with a personal or family history of psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia Persons in these groups should generally not use medical cannabis. A brief review of cannabis studies that are relevant to each group described above has been summarized below.
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