🧠 New research links adolescent cannabis use to a significantly higher risk of psychosis. Here’s what you need to know:
• 📊 Teen cannabis use was associated with roughly 2x the risk of developing psychotic disorders
• 🧬 Genetic predisposition and frequency of use likely play major roles
• ⚠️ The adolescent brain is still developing well into the mid-20s
• 🩺 Medical cannabis programs screen for psychiatric risk factors for exactly this reason
• ✅ This is not about fear — it’s about informed, age-appropriate decisions
Cannabis can be powerful medicine for adults under proper guidance. But for teens, the risk-benefit equation is very different.
💬 Talk to your kids. Talk to your doctor. Knowledge is harm reduction.
New study links teen cannabis use to doubled psychosis risk. This is why age, dose, and clinical oversight matter. The developing brain deserves protection, not experimentation. #CannabisSafety #MentalHealth #CannabisResearch
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New research suggests teen cannabis use may double the risk of developing psychosis. As a physician who has treated over 30,000 cannabis patients, I can tell you this tracks with what we see clinically – the adolescent brain is simply not ready for unsupervised THC exposure. This is why proper screening, age-appropriate guidance, and honest conversations with young people matter more than ever.
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For readers who would like a deeper examination of the study’s methodology, statistical framing, and the distinction between association and causation, Dr Caplan has published a detailed clinical review of the original JAMA Health Forum paper here: Adolescent Cannabis Use and Psychosis Risk – Study Review.