Question

question 4 of 6
cannabis use (fill in the blank)__________.

• can harm mental health in the long term.
• affects the body and brain only in the long term.
• has been shown to help depression and anxiety.
• does not have any health benefits at all, both short- and long-term.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Research shows cannabis use can harm mental health long - term (e.g., increased risk of psychosis, anxiety disorders).
• Option 2: Wrong, as cannabis affects the body and brain in short - term too (e.g., impaired coordination, altered perception immediately after use).
• Option 3: Wrong, cannabis is not a proven treatment for depression/anxiety; in fact, it can worsen symptoms.
• Option 4: Wrong, some medical uses (e.g., for nausea in cancer patients, pain relief) show short - term benefits, though recreational use has more risks.

Answer:

A. can harm mental health in the long term.