OBJECTIVE Cannabis use is a known risk factor for psychosis, but it remains unclear whether cannabis-associated psychosis (CAP) differs meaningfully from non-cannabis-associated psychosis (NCAP) in clinical presentation, biology, or illness course. The objective of this study was to characterize the presentation and course of first-episode psychosis with and without cannabis exposure. METHODS...
Abstract Introduction Cannabis use has been associated with several psychosis outcomes including acute and persistent psychosis termed Cannabis Induced Psychotic Disorder (CIPD). The clinical and cognitive profile, course of CIPD, and the extent to which it is different from psychosis unrelated to cannabis exposure (PsyNoCan) is not clear. Methods The acute presentation and short-term (∼4...