GROUP INTRODUCTION.
Hi all.
In today's society it seems to be accepted that the use of Cannabis/Marijuana, is just a social thing, i.e. like drinking alcohol. However, the health risks of this for certain people either suffering from or prone to mental illness can be immense.
Some people including health workers, use such drugs in front of people whom they know are suffering from a psychiatric illness, without always warning them in advance. This is worrying as it can prevent people from making informed decisions, thus putting them in danger.
The attitude in society, is often that people should just 'fit in' with recreational drug-taking, and that those who don't want to join in themselves, should just turn a blind eye to it all.
That may sound all very well, however, as well as encouraging mentally unwell people to join in with this, thus risking the possibility of psychosis after just one joint, it also raises the question of 'passive smoking.' (Not enough tests have been conducted so far, to ascertain the physical or mental health risks associated with this).
Leading on from the above, it is not known whether it is the actual drug that causes or worsens mental-health or extra chemicals added to it by third-parties. However, it can still be dangerous either way.
Therefore the purpose of the group, is to provide a source of information for anyone with a mental-health problem who has been, or potentially could be adversely affected by others in their vicinity smoking cannabis/marijuana. It is NOT a statement against the drug itself. I fully appreciate that there have been claims that the medicinal benefits of the drug are great. In addition, the drug may also help as well as hinder mental-health conditions!
The debate regarding legalization, has persuasive arguments 'for' and 'against,' it is not the intention of the group to sway people's opinion on this matter either. The group exits as an educational resource only.
Thanks for your interest.
Mark.
In today's society it seems to be accepted that the use of Cannabis/Marijuana, is just a social thing, i.e. like drinking alcohol. However, the health risks of this for certain people either suffering from or prone to mental illness can be immense.
Some people including health workers, use such drugs in front of people whom they know are suffering from a psychiatric illness, without always warning them in advance. This is worrying as it can prevent people from making informed decisions, thus putting them in danger.
The attitude in society, is often that people should just 'fit in' with recreational drug-taking, and that those who don't want to join in themselves, should just turn a blind eye to it all.
That may sound all very well, however, as well as encouraging mentally unwell people to join in with this, thus risking the possibility of psychosis after just one joint, it also raises the question of 'passive smoking.' (Not enough tests have been conducted so far, to ascertain the physical or mental health risks associated with this).
Leading on from the above, it is not known whether it is the actual drug that causes or worsens mental-health or extra chemicals added to it by third-parties. However, it can still be dangerous either way.
Therefore the purpose of the group, is to provide a source of information for anyone with a mental-health problem who has been, or potentially could be adversely affected by others in their vicinity smoking cannabis/marijuana. It is NOT a statement against the drug itself. I fully appreciate that there have been claims that the medicinal benefits of the drug are great. In addition, the drug may also help as well as hinder mental-health conditions!
The debate regarding legalization, has persuasive arguments 'for' and 'against,' it is not the intention of the group to sway people's opinion on this matter either. The group exits as an educational resource only.
Thanks for your interest.
Mark.
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