Documentary: The Downside of High

This is a message passed along to AAMH Canada by Caroline Butler, our colleague in BC:

I wanted to alert you to an upcoming documentary on CBC's "The Nature of Things" with David Suzuki. Please forward this on to anyone you think would be interested!

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"Is strong pot damaging young minds?"

That provocative question is at the heart of THE DOWNSIDE OF HIGH, a new documentary about the science behind marijuana and mental illness.

"Teenagers who start smoking marijuana before the age of sixteen are four times more likely to become schizophrenic."

That’s the startling conclusion of some of the world’s top schizophrenia experts, whose research is featured in The Downside of High.

The scientists’ groundbreaking work on the connection between marijuana and mental illness also reveals that, for all young adults, smoking marijuana nearly doubles the risk of developing recurring psychosis, paranoia and hallucinations – the hallmarks of schizophrenia.

"The Downside of High" premieres Thursday, January 28 at 8:00 P.M. (8:30 NT).

Visit  http://www.dreamfilm.ca/ for more information.  Dreamfilm is a Gemini Award-winning production company in Vancouver, BC.

You can also contact me:

Caroline Butler

cbut@telus.net