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 schizophrenia cases linked to cannabis use disorder increased from 2% in 1995 to between 6-8% by 2016. Previous research found that risk of psychosis and schizophrenia increases as THC concentration increases, so it is important to also note that marijuana potency rose by approximately 200% since the 1990’s when average THC levels were ~4%.. Drug Free America Foundation epidemiologist Dr. [...]
Large increase observed in use of high-potency marijuana products among Colorado teens
According to the latest report released by Healthy Kids Colorado, use of highly potent marijuana products such as dabs and vapes has skyrocket since marijuana was first legalized for recreational use 6 years ago. The prevalence of dabbing among high school students increased dramatically in the past two years with over 50% of students who reported marijuana use in the past 30 days reporting that they dabbed it. Dabs are concentrated doses of marijuana that are made by extracting THC using a solvent like butane, resulting in sticky oils that are are typically heated on a hot surface and then [...]
Danish investigators found that the proportion of schizophrenia cases associated with problematic use of marijuana increased 3-4 [...]
According to the latest report released by Healthy Kids Colorado, use of highly potent marijuana products such [...]
