Teenage Cannabis Users Twice as Likely as Non-Users to Develop Psychosis
A landmark study highlights teen cannabis psychosis risk, showing adolescents who use cannabis have twice the chance of developing psychotic disorders. This research tracked over 460,000 teens and found cannabis use preceded psychiatric diagnoses by up…
Satiety Bypass: How Cannabis Overrides the Brain’s ‘I’m Full’ Signal
Cannabis-induced appetite occurs when THC activates CB1 receptors in the hypothalamus, overriding natural satiety signals. This mechanism creates a feeling of starvation even after eating. Understanding cannabis-induced appetite is key for developing…
Adolescent Cannabis Use and Psychosis Risk: Study Insights and Limits
This article reviews an observational study cannabis psychosis risk focusing on adolescent cannabis use and later psychiatric diagnoses. It explains the study's binary exposure method and its limitations. Understanding this association helps clarify what…
Exploring the Link Between Adolescent Cannabis Use and Anxiety
Research on adolescent cannabis use and anxiety reveals a positive correlation between chronic use and higher anxiety prevalence. While causation remains unproven, the association persists into young adulthood. Understanding adolescent cannabis use and…