Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine
2025
Vijaendra Bhat, Sughosh Mujumdar
Bhang, Charas, Hashish, and Ganja all come from the Cannabis sativa plant, with marijuana commonly referring to its leaves and other parts. Marijuana use, especially among adolescents, can lead to withdrawal syndrome and is associated with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and psychosis due to high THC levels. This can manifest as euphoria, altered states of mind, and impaired...
Brain Communications
2025
Mikki Schantell, Mia C Lulli, Kellen M McDonald et al.
The main psychoactive component in cannabis-Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol-is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and to alter gamma oscillations, pointing to its potential as a therapeutic agent for people with HIV (PWH). However, it remains unknown how cannabis use among PWH interacts with the neural circuitry underlying inhibitory processing. Herein, using a cross-sectional study design, we...
Substance Use & Misuse
2025
Sofia E Olsson, Vishaldeep K Sekhon, Cassidy R Loparco et al.
Following the United States (U.S.) Federal Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, many retailers began selling intoxicating cannabis products, including Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as "hemp," claiming that it provided a legal loophole to do so. This qualitative study assessed Delta-8 THC messaging on YouTube, the world's second-most visited website. In 2022, two researchers searched the...
International Journal of Nursing and Medical Investigation
2025
Mukesh Kushwah, Kiran Yadav
This review article examines the diverse effects of cannabis abuse on cognitive functions, including attention, perception, memory, motor skills, executive functioning, and language abilities. The primary psychoactive compound responsible for these changes is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which has an immediate impact after smoking. The timing of initial cannabis use is a significant...
Frontiers in adolescent medicine
2025
K J Paige, A S Weigard, Olusola Ajilore et al.
Cannabis and its main psychoactive constituent, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), are thought to weaken neurocognitive processes. However, past experimental research examining the acute effects of THC on neurocognition has produced mixed results. The current study aims to advance this literature through application of computational modeling and consideration of individual differences in...
Frontiers in Psychiatry
2025
Valerio Ricci, Domenico de Berardis, Giovanni Martinotti et al.
Cannabis use represents a significant environmental risk factor for psychotic disorders, with emerging evidence suggesting complex interactions between cannabinoid exposure, dissociative experiences, and fundamental disturbances of self-experience (self-disorders) in early psychosis. This systematic review examines the phenomenological and neurobiological relationships among dissociation,...
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
2025
James M Zech, David B. Yaden, Grant Jones
9 citations
Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) is an increasingly prevalent disorder affecting millions of Americans each year. Psychedelic compounds have recently been investigated for their therapeutic potential in treating substance use disorders, yet no prior work has examined the relationship between naturalistic use of specific psychedelic compounds and rates of disordered cannabis use. Using a nationally...
Journal of Psychiatrists Association of Nepal
December 31, 2024
Puja Neupane, Shailendra Raj Adhikari, Ansuda Poudel et al.
Cannabis-induced psychosis and schizophrenia can present with similar symptoms making difficulties in diagnosis and treatment. We, herein, present a case of 34-year-old male with history of long term use of cannabis. He initially presented with symptoms suggestive of schizophrenia and was treated with antipsychotics. Patient would go in remission but whenever he is exposed to cannabis, would...
The British Journal of Psychiatry
December 3, 2024
Edward Chesney, Thomas J. Reilly, Fraser Scott et al.
Background Abrupt cessation of heavy cannabis use can cause a withdrawal syndrome characterised by irritability, anxiety, insomnia, reduced appetite and restlessness. Recent reports have also described people in whom cannabis withdrawal immediately preceded the acute onset of psychosis. Aims To identify cases of psychosis associated with cannabis withdrawal. Method We completed a systematic...
Mental Health and Social Inclusion
December 2, 2024
Amar Ghelani
Purpose The Canadian government legalized cannabis in 2018 and funded harm reduction campaigns to educate youth about the risks. Cannabis can contribute to psychosis in vulnerable populations, and consumption is common among youth in Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) programs. The purpose of this study is to understand the views of youth in EPI programs on the risks related to cannabis and...