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Cannabis could be major cause of depression among teenagers

Those who used cannabis before the age of 18 were 37% more likely to develop depression.

We’re seeing a frightening ­upswing in depression among teenagers.

There are several ­factors behind it, including social media use and post-traumatic stress ­disorder.

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