​Cannabis and its effect on mental health

In this video, we have offered details on the composition of marijuana, its long and brief term impacts on brain and also body, its benefits and drawbacks in medical and also leisure, and also its impact on people with various psychological problems. The video is intended to inform the basic public about cannabis usage as well as its results. It is not intended to harm any individual’s emotions who is presently dealing with marijuana usage issues.

This video was made by McMaster students Shefali Verma, Shilpa Tandon, as well as Niki Sadat Afjeh in cooperation with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program.

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