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    Is Depression Genetic

    Study: Marijuana makes teen depression worse

    October 03, 2008
    A new government study suggests that teens who smoke marijuana to "self-medicate" may worsen their underlying depression or other mental health issues. The report is based on a number of studies linking teen marijuana use and mental health issues. Other experts say the report's findings are misleading, citing that substance abuse and depression are already linked by genetic and environmental factors and that many teens who use drugs also have clinical depression. But both sides stress say parent... Read more »
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    It's a debate as old as science. Are depression and other conditions caused by "nature or nurture?"... Read more »

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    ...prefer to listen to it, you can easily do so from the DepressionCast Web site.    You can... Read more »

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    What Is The Relationship Between Depression and Heart Disease?
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    ...Numerous studies have found an association between depression and cardiac problems, including... Read more »

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