This video looks at both positive and negative effects of marijuana on the body. It presents an overview on how marijuana exerts its effects, its medical uses and potential drawbacks and negative effects from long-term use.
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This video was made by McMaster students Emma Hudson, Patricia Kitala, Manveer Singh, Shahriar Ameri in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program
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