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Cannabis Use and Psychiatric Disorders: Psychosis and Anxiety

December 7, 2018 DOI: 10.64239/pi-vl00607 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Review
Topics Anxiety Cannabis
Key findings Cannabis use is a risk factor for psychotic illness, with sinsemilla and synthetic cannabinoids carrying the highest risk.

Abstract

Cannabis use is a risk factor for psychotic illness Sinsemilla and synthetic cannabinoids carry the highest risk Heavy, daily patterns of use beginning in adolescence are a particular concern Cannabis can cause acute anxiety and panic reactions Data on anxiety disorders is inconsistent

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