Teen Cannabis Use Tied to Dramatic Increased Psychosis Risk
Adolescents who use cannabis have a dramatically increased risk for psychosis, making evidence-based interventions an urgent public health priority.
Source: medscape.com
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Teens using cannabis have 11 times higher risk of developing psychotic disorders
A new study published in the journal Psychological Medicine estimates that teens using cannabis are at 11 times higher risk of developing a psychotic disorder compared to teens not using cannabis.
Source: news-medical.net
Evidence suggests link between teen cannabis use and psychotic disorders may be stronger than previously thought
A new study published in the journal Psychological Medicine estimates that teens using cannabis are at an 11-times higher risk of developing a psychotic disorder compared to teens not using cannabis. The paper is titled "Age-dependent association of cannabis use with risk of psychotic disorder."
Source: medicalxpress.com
MacKillop: Why Weed-Free January is a good idea, too
James MacKillop, a professor in the department of psychiatry at McMaster University, lists the benefits of giving up cannabis for a month
Source: timminstimes.com
Time for a Weed-Free January? Cannabis users could benefit from 'dry' month – Winnipeg Free Press
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