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Child Smoking Cannabis Regularly. Will I Become Retarded?

hello im nearly 18 and ive smoked cannabis since the age of 11 but i didnt smoke it that much then just a few puffs here and ther but since i was 14 ive smoked a gram a day and much more on the weekends and now it has become a huge problem for me to give up so can you tell me how many brain cells ive proboly killed and if i carry on will i become retarded ?? thanks for help
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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Hi there ~

I understand your concerns. I believe that there are long term or chronic effects of having smoked marijuana. There are case reports of mental retardation as well as other mental illnesses like acute transient psychotic episode, that could lead on to a full blown psychosis if untreated. I also believe that you need to consult a psychiatrist as soon as possible to get off of the marijuana, as there is still some chance you could function normally in the world if you get into rehab treatment as soon as possible.

I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!
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Child Smoking Cannabis Regularly. Will I Become Retarded?

Hi there ~ I understand your concerns. I believe that there are long term or chronic effects of having smoked marijuana. There are case reports of mental retardation as well as other mental illnesses like acute transient psychotic episode, that could lead on to a full blown psychosis if untreated. I also believe that you need to consult a psychiatrist as soon as possible to get off of the marijuana, as there is still some chance you could function normally in the world if you get into rehab treatment as soon as possible. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!