Anxiety, psychosis and paranoia are among adverse events people are reporting after using higher-strength medicinal cannabis, according to a new study.
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Director, Senior Research Scientist at the Research Institute on Addictions, University at Buffalo
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Medical oncologist from Chris O`Brien Lifehouse cancer hospital, Lead researcher NSW Government clinical trial into the role of cannabis-derived medicines in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, Clinical Associate Professor., University of Sydney
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Reader & Director of MANDRAKE, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Professor of Criminology and Social Policy, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Post-doctoral researcher, UCL
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Senior Research Fellow, Monash University
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Director, Southern Cross Plant Science, Southern Cross University
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Professor and Clinical Neuropsychologist, Monash University
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PhD candidate, UCL
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Principal Communications and Events Officer Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research and Innovation Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer, Office of the Chief Scientist
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Psychiatrist, University of Florida
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NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology
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NHMRC Postgraduate Scholar and Fulbright Alumna in Public Health Policy, Monash University
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Professor and Deputy Director, Monash Addiction Research Centre, Monash University