Nature Mental HealthJune 19, 2026A. Hyatt, M. Flores, Lindsay N. Overhage et al.
Recreational cannabis legalization and commercialization are expanding rapidly in the USA, with potential negative effects for individuals with psychotic disorders. Here, to assess potential health risks associated with the opening of cannabis retail outlets, we conducted a longitudinal cohort study using a nationally representative survey to evaluate trends in emergency department utilization...
The 2017 National Inpatient Sample database was utilized to investigate the association between cannabis legalization in the United States and hospitalizations for psychosis associated with cannabis use. We compared the odds of hospital discharges for psychosis associated with cannabis use in adults between the Pacific census division (where most states legalized recreational cannabis use) and...