Cannabis Use Disorder Carries Greater Psychiatric Risk in Adolescents Than Adults, Johns Hopkins Study Finds
A Johns Hopkins study highlights cannabis use disorder adolescent psychiatric risk as significantly greater than in adults. The research shows age-dependent differences in psychiatric outcomes. These findings emphasize the need for tailored risk…
The effect of cannabis use on the time course of positive and negative affect in the daily life of youth.
Recent research examining cannabis effects on youth daily mood patterns found that cannabis use reduced negative affect but did not significantly enhance positive emotions. This study provides important insights into how young people experience cannabis…
Endocannabinoid System in Adolescent Mental Health
Clinical Takeaway Clinical Takeaway Adolescents experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms demonstrate significantly increased risk for developing cannabis use patterns within 18 months, suggesting that untreated mental health symptoms may drive…
Endocannabinoid System and Adolescent Psychiatric Risk
Clinical Takeaway Adolescents who use cannabis face significantly elevated risks of developing psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders in both adolescence and young adulthood, based on longitudinal population-level…
Adolescent Cannabis Use: Psychotic Disorder Risk Guide
Clinical Takeaway Adolescents who use cannabis show increased risk of developing clinically diagnosed psychotic, bipolar, depressive, and anxiety disorders during adolescence and early adulthood compared to non-users. This association persists in large…
Adolescent Cannabis Use & Mental Health Risk: Clinical Evidence
Adolescent cannabis psychotic disorder risk is supported by large population-based studies showing increased psychiatric diagnoses. Cannabis use during adolescence is linked to psychotic, bipolar, depressive, and anxiety disorders. This clinical evidence…
Exploring Endocannabinoid System and Adolescent Psychiatric Risk
Endocannabinoid system adolescent psychiatric risk is a critical area of study linked to cannabis use in teens. Research shows increased risk of psychotic, bipolar, depressive, and anxiety disorders. Understanding this risk helps guide clinical practice…
‘Plague-Level of Suicide’: More States Embrace Public School Chaplains to Combat Crisis
Youth suicide prevention strategies are critical as states expand mental health support in public schools. More states embrace public school chaplains to combat the rising suicide crisis. These initiatives highlight the need for comprehensive adolescent…
Adolescent Cannabis Use and Mental Health: Clinical Evidence
Adolescent cannabis use psychotic disorder risk guide highlights the increased risk of psychotic and other psychiatric disorders in teens. Clinical evidence shows these risks are significant and clinically diagnosed. Families and clinicians should be…
Substance Use and Suicide Attempts in Adolescents: Clinical and Psychosocial Factors
Adolescent substance use and suicide risk represent critical intersecting clinical challenges. This study analyzes clinical and psychosocial risk factors linked to suicide attempts in adolescents with substance use disorders. Understanding these risk…