Convergence of Cannabis and Psychosis on the Dopamine System
Jessica Ahrens, Sabrina D. Ford, Betsy Schaefer, David Reese, Ali R. Khan, Philip G. Tibbo, Rachel A Rabin, Clifford M. Cassidy, Lena Palaniyappan
JAMA Psychiatry April 9, 2025 DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2025.0432 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational cohort Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Cannabis |
| Key findings | Cannabis use is associated with alterations in the midbrain dopamine pathway involved in psychosis. |
Abstract
This cohort study investigates the association between cannabis and the midbrain dopamine pathway involved in psychosis.