Physical and psychological complications of cannabis ; an update

ABSTRACT

The use of illegal drug such as cannabis is most common. Young people are more vulnerable for its use. Prevalence is increasing markedly over the past decade. Long term use of cannabis use is found to be associated with increased risk of physical and psychological complications. This a brief review of recent literature on the use of cannabis in European society. Government has successful in increasing public awareness about cannabis misuse through media. More surveys and epidemiology studies are required in future to detect this change and any reduction in its use and dependence