Furthermore, the study was able to dispel fears that legalization could exacerbate the psychopathological symptoms associated with cannabis consumption in addition to consumption itself: after the first six months, there was no difference between the two study groups in terms of depression, anxiety or other symptoms.

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The interim assessment after two years of study shows a significant improvement in the mental state of the approximately 300 or so participants who are still taking part.

So gut wie jedes Schauermärchen rechts-konservativer Politiker und Ihrer "Experten" löst sich also bei näherem hinschauen in Luft auf. Sogar das Gegenteil scheint wahr. Der rechts-konservative Verbots- und Bestrafungs-Fetischismus hat den Menschen eher gesundheitlich geschadet.

[–] Chee_Koala@lemmy.world 10 points 3 days ago

And yet, it continues. I look at Portugal and their solution and can only be envious. We should all try and adopt their stance on drugs and stop the wasteful "war on drugs/scary stuff I don't understand"

[–] Saleh@feddit.org 6 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Meschen zu verfolgen führt zu Angst, Paranoia und Depressionen bei den Verfolgten? Wer hätte das nur ahnen können.