The Changing Legal Landscape of Cannabis Use and Its Role in Youth-onset Psychosis.
A. Wright, C. Cather, J. Gilman, A. Evins
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America January 1, 2020 DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2019.08.016 (opens in new tab) via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractCannabis is becoming more popular due to increased availability, higher potency, new consumption methods, lower risk perception, and changing social norms. Using cannabis is linked to worse recovery from psychotic disorders, including higher chances of relapse, rehospitalization, and reduced social functioning. Evidence is mixed on whether cannabis use itself causes psychosis in people already at risk. It is important for healthcare providers, parents, and schools to inform young people about these dangers.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Medicine Psychology Law |
| Key finding | Cannabis use is associated with poorer recovery from psychotic disorder, increasing relapse, rehospitalization, and lower social functioning. |
Abstract
The rapidly changing landscape of cannabis in terms of availability, potency, and routes of administration, as well as the decrease in risk perception and changing norms, have contributed to an increase in the popularity of cannabis. Cannabis use is associated with a poorer recovery from a psychotic disorder, increasing the risk of relapse, rehospitalization, and lower social functioning. Data are mixed regarding cannabis use as a component cause of psychosis in people at risk for psychotic disorder. Care providers, parents, and schools must educate youth and adolescents about the risks of cannabis use.