My son has been smoking cannabis since he was 12 he has also taken e's for about 12mth at the age of 13. His behavious has deteriated over the past 3yrs. He was taken to camms which is a child phycologis where he was said to have a mental illness. They admitted him to a hospital in Preswich at the age of 15 he has been their for 8wks on various medication. I am finding this very difficult as i also have a 14mth little girl. I feel my son has deteriated whilst he has been in hospital and dont no how to deal with this. The hospital have told me that he will never be 100% again. This has upset me very much and i am worried that my daughter may also suffer with this illness in years to come. Is this possible. Will my son be on medication all his life or will his illness eventually go. This has totally turned my life upside down. I also feel that society has let me down as i took him to a child phycologyst when he was 13 and was told it was a behaviour problem. I knew it was more because if anyone knows their child it is the mother. He used to be a loving-bright popular and caring boy. Now he is so empty inside and has no expressions. The loving has gone. This hurts like crazy.
Many Thanks

Myth: Marijuana Can Cause Permanent Mental Illness. Among adolescents, even occasional marijuana use may cause psychological damage. During intoxication, marijuana users become irrational and often behave erratically.

Fact: There is no convincing scientific evidence that marijuana causes psychological damage or mental illness in either teenagers or adults. Some marijuana users experience psychological distress following marijuana ingestion, which may include feelings of panic, anxiety, and paranoia. Such experiences can be frightening, but the effects are temporary. With very large doses, marijuana can cause temporary toxic psychosis. This occurs rarely, and almost always when marijuana is eaten rather than smoked. Marijuana does not cause profound changes in people's behavior.

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