Abstract Background: Daily use of high-potency cannabis has been reported to carry a high risk for developing a psychotic disorder. However, the evidence is mixed on whether any pattern of…
Condition: Psychosis
When Cannabis Use Goes Wrong: Mental Health Side Effects of Cannabis Use That Present to Emergency Services
Abstract Cannabis use is a modifiable risk factor for the development and exacerbation of mental illness. The strongest evidence of risk is for the development of a psychotic disorder, associated…
Incident psychotic experiences following self-reported use of high-potency cannabis: Results from a longitudinal cohort study
Abstract Background and aims High-potency cannabis has been associated with increased risk of psychosis, but a lack of prospective data hinders understanding of causality in this relationship. This study aimed…
Association between cannabis potency and mental health in adolescence
Abstract Introduction In legal and illegal markets, high-potency cannabis (>10 % delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)) is increasingly available. In adult samples higher-potency cannabis has been associated with mental health disorder but no studies have considered…
Real world clinical outcomes of treatment of cannabis-induced psychosis and prevalence of cannabis-related primary psychosis: a retrospective study
Abstract Background Current treatment of cannabis-induced psychosis (CIP) focus on the presenting symptoms of individual patient. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of pharmacological treatment…
The effect of non-medical cannabis retailer proximity on use of mental health services for psychotic disorders in Ontario, Canada
Abstract Background: Cannabis is associated with the onset and persistence of psychotic disorders. Evidence suggests that accessibility of substances is associated with an increased risk of use-related harms. We sought…
Adverse Impact of Cannabis on Human Health
ABSTRACT Cannabis, the most commonly used recreational drug, is illicit in many areas of the world. With increasing decriminalization and legalization, cannabis use is increasing in the United States and…
Cannabis Use and Earlier Onset of Psychosis A Systematic Meta-analysis
Context: A number of studies have found that the use of cannabis and other psychoactive substances is associated with an earlier onset of psychotic illness. Objective: To establish the extent…
Cannabis and Mental Health: Adverse Outcomes and Self-Reported Impact of Cannabis Use by Mental Health Status
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background: Cannabis can induce negative outcomes among consumers with mental health conditions. This study examined medical help-seeking behavior, patterns of adverse effects,…
Association of cannabis potency with mental ill health and addiction: a systematic review
Please use this link to access this publication. Summary Cannabis potency, defined as the concentration of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has increased internationally, which could increase the risk of adverse health outcomes…