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This review examines the clinical, intoxicating, psychological, and psychiatric effects of cannabis, also known as dagga. It discusses controversial topics like toxic cannabis psychosis and the cannabis amotivational syndrome.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Cannabis (dagga) is a widely used substance with diverse effects.
  • Understanding its impact on mental health and behavior is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the spectrum of clinical, intoxicating, psychological, and psychiatric effects of cannabis.
  • To discuss controversial aspects of cannabis use, including toxic psychosis and amotivational syndrome.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of clinical and scientific studies on cannabis effects.
  • Analysis of case reports and epidemiological data related to cannabis use.

Main Results:

  • Cannabis exhibits a wide range of psychoactive and physiological effects.

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  • Evidence regarding the existence and causality of toxic cannabis psychosis and amotivational syndrome is debated.

    • Conclusions:

    • Cannabis use is associated with various psychological and psychiatric outcomes.
    • Further research is needed to clarify the relationship between cannabis use and specific syndromes like toxic psychosis and amotivational syndrome.