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The long-term effects of cannabis have been the subject of ongoing debate. Because cannabis is illegal in most countries, research presents a challenge; as such, there remains much to be concluded. With the legalization of both medicinal as well as recreational uses of marijuana becoming more widespread, research has been able to be improved drastically. Studies show that 34.9% of adults ages 18 - 25, have used cannabis within the past year. Researchers have been able to link long usages of cannabis to mental health disorders such as, anxiety, acute psychosis, and depressive disorder. Physical effects of long term usage of cannabis include respiratory as well as effects on the brain. Scientists have found that moderate usage of cannabis have been linked to a dependency on cannabis and it's cannabinoids. Many scientists have developed a hypothesis that cannabis is a gateway drug, meaning the usage of cannabis allows for interest in potentially stronger drugs. While there is no immediate research to suggest a correlation between cannabis usage and substance abuse, daily cannabis usage has been linked to a number of other health risks. Cannabis is comprised of two active ingredients: delta-9-THC and cannabidiol otherwise known as CBD. Delta-9-THC is responsible for the "high" users experience while consuming cannabis, while cannadidiol is responsible for the temporary sensation of pain relief and decreased anxiety that users experience during consumption. Medical research has been invested into using cannabis to treat anxiety, inflammation, and and reduce the negative effects of chemotherapy.