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Indian Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

ISSN 2583-8873

1 paper in the library · 8 citations · publishing 2021

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Cannabis Induced Psychotic Disorder in Cannabis Withdrawal During COVID- 19 Lockdown : A Case Report

Indian Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. September 8, 2021 Dhana Ratna Shakya, Sandesh Raj Upadhaya 8 citations

In the light of genetic predisposition, cannabis may act as a trigger for psychosis in a predisposed individual who otherwise do not develop psychotic symptoms if he/she abstains from the substance. Usually, cannabisinduced psychosis occurs during heavy use and during intoxication. There are only a few reported cases when psychotic symptoms occurred during cannabis withdrawal state. We report a...