Tags: "Psychosis"

14 Oct
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Large population-based survey finds that marijuana use is associated with psychotic disorders in the U.S. population.

In a new study just published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, researchers found that any use of marijuana was associated with increased risk of self-reported psychotic disorders.

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07 Sep
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Study finds link between vaping and psychotic experiences among university students in the USA

Newly published research in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence found an association between vaping either nicotine or THC and psychotic experiences among American college students.

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26 Jul
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Schizophrenia linked to problematic marijuana use in Danish study

Danish investigators found that the proportion of schizophrenia cases associated with problematic use of marijuana increased 3-4 fold over the past 20 years. In a nationwide study that included nearly every person born in Denmark before 2000, the number of ...

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27 Mar
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New Study From the UK Confirms Link Between Daily Marijuana Use and Psychosis

New study illustrates the impact of marijuana use on population rates of psychosis; Daily marijuana users three times more likely to have a diagnosis of first episode psychosis; rises to five times more likely with high potency marijuana.

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05 Feb
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Review of ‘Tell Your Children’ by Alex Berenson

Tell Your Children is a well-written, well-researched, and easy to read book that outlines the relationship between marijuana use, mental illness, and violence. Berenson marshals the evidence and lays out his case in a compelling manner that is largely grounded ...

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17 Aug
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Psychosis often the effect of long-term, recreational marijuana use

Diego was a 20-year-old college junior who was brought to the emergency room by the police. They were called by his resident advisor for bizarre behavior in the dormitory. Diego was anxious, frequently glancing around the room, and talked in ...

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