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Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: A Review

@inproceedings{Grewal2017CannabisInducedPA,
  title={Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: A Review},
  author={Ruby S. Grewal and Tony P. George and Frcpc},
  year={2017}
}
Numerous lines of evidence suggest a correlation between cannabis consumption and a variety of psychiatric conditions, including cannabis-induced psychosis. 
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