Even drugs deemed to be 'soft' can have profound effects on young users, a GP has warned.
Dr Íde Delargy of the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) urged people not to underestimate the influence of cannabis on teens who may have underlying psychological problems.
Dr Delargy (inset) is director of the ICGP's substance misuse programme, and said some adolescents may use drugs like cannabis and alcohol to manage an undiagnosed mental health issue.
"You have a chicken-and-egg scenario going on, where young people use these substances to self-medicate a mental health problem," she said.
"It's important to rule out any mental health issues when treating young drug users, as some of these softer drugs can make things worse.
Source: Jane O'Faherty, Irish Independent, 25/01/16
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