# The Downside of High - Is Marijuana Really Harmless?

**By Paula Gallagher** · 2010-01-29

A Canadian television network broadcast a documentary about the link between mental illness and the chemical THC in marijuana. Specifically, that marijuana can trigger schizophrenia. Very interesting and worth watching, especially since many people believe that marijuana is harmless. I am not saying that I am for or against it, but it is an eye-opening program. Click [here](http://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/natureofthings/2010/downsideofhigh/) to read about research being done and to watch episodes online.

**Tags:** Category_Health Concerns, marijuana, THC

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