The New York Times and other opinion polls have boldly suggested that the federal government should legalize marijuana use in the country.
There is a strong trend toward euphemizing a substance that has a long-term negative impact on society as a whole. Does that mean that an adult’s susceptibility to psychiatric disease and addiction will increase in the future? Let’s find out.
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Shebna N Osanmoh is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience across the mental health spectrum. Holding a Master’s in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing from Walden University, Shebna provides compassionate, culturally sensitive care for a wide range of mental health conditions, emphasizing holistic and individualized treatment approaches to support patients in their wellness journey.
Shebna N. Osanmoh I, PMHNP-BC is a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with over 9 years of clinical experience. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. She practices at Savant Care serving patients in California and Texas via telehealth.
Dr. Ellen A. Machikawa, MD reviewed this article for clinical and regulatory accuracy.