The Tragic Toll of Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: Stories of Loss and Awareness
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The Tragic Toll of Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: Stories of Loss and Awareness
Brant Clark and Shane Robinson: two lives cut short by cannabis-induced psychosis, revealing the devastating toll of marijuana's underestimated mental health risks. Their stories underscore the urgent need for awareness and caution in light of increasing marijuana use among younger populations.
Unveiling the Hidden Risks: Maternal Marijuana Use and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Kids
A groundbreaking study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024, unveiled disturbing findings relating to the impacts of marijuana use by pregnant mothers.
Study finds genetic link to cannabis addiction and multiple health problems
According to Yale News, researchers were able to identify dozens of genetic variants linked to cannabis use disorder and a variety of behavioral and health issues associated with cannabis use disorder.
Any use of marijuana is associated with higher risk of suicidality in young Americans
In a newly released study of over 280,000 young adults ages 18-35, use of marijuana was strongly associated with suicidal ideation, suicide plan, and suicide attempt. Compared to non-users, researchers found that those reporting marijuana use were 1.4 times more likely to have suicidal thoughts, 1.6 times more likely to formulate a suicide plan, and 1.4 times more likely to attempt suicide. These findings persisted even after researchers controlled for confounding factors including major depressive episode, frequency of marijuana use, and presence of cannabis use disorder. In other words, any use of marijuana was independently associated with suicidality. The relationship [...]
Significant withdrawal symptoms associated with regular marijuana use
In a new meta-analysis recently published in JAMA, researchers investigated prevalence of withdrawal syndrome and risk factors for withdrawal syndrome among regular marijuana users. According to the DSM V, cannabis withdrawal syndrome (CWS) was defined as the presence of at least 3 of the following symptoms developing in the 7 days following reduction or cessation of marijuana use: (1) irritability, anger, or aggression; (2) nervousness or anxiety; (3) sleep disturbance; (4) appetite or weight disturbance; (5) restlessness; (6) depressed mood; and (7) somatic symptoms, such as headaches, sweating, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain. Occurrence of withdrawal syndrome indicates that a [...]
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Brant Clark and Shane Robinson: two lives cut short by cannabis-induced psychosis, revealing the devastating toll of marijuana's underestimated mental health risks. Their stories underscore the urgent need for awareness and caution in light of increasing marijuana use among younger populations.
A groundbreaking study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024, unveiled disturbing findings relating to the impacts of marijuana use by pregnant mothers.
According to Yale News, researchers were able to identify dozens of genetic variants linked to cannabis use disorder and a variety of behavioral and health issues associated with cannabis use disorder.
In a newly released study of over 280,000 young adults ages 18-35, use of marijuana was strongly [...]
In a new meta-analysis recently published in JAMA, researchers investigated prevalence of withdrawal syndrome and risk factors [...]
