Distinguishing cannabis-induced psychosis from primary psychiatric disorders is difficult and has significant clinical and prognostic implications. Current t…
`Cannabinoid Clinical Trials: Cannabis-Induced Psychosis Risk`
Clinical Takeaway A significant portion of patients diagnosed with cannabis-induced psychosis go on to develop a primary psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia spectrum disorder or bipolar disorder. Clinicians should treat cannabis-induced psychosis...
`Endocannabinoid System & Cannabis-Induced Psychosis Research`
Clinical Takeaway A significant portion of individuals diagnosed with cannabis-induced psychosis will later develop a primary psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia spectrum disorder or bipolar disorder. Clinicians should treat a cannabis-induced psychosis...
Teenage Cannabis Users Twice as Likely as Non-Users to Develop Psychosis
A large study found that moderate cannabis use in adults over 40 was linked to larger brain volumes and better cognitive function, though experts caution more research is needed before drawing conclusions. A landmark longitudinal study published in JAMA Health Forum followed 463,396 adolescents ages 13-17 through age 26. Past-year cannabis use during adolescence was associated with a doubled risk of developing psychotic and bipolar disorders, plus elevated risks for depression and anxiety.
Satiety Bypass: How Cannabis Overrides the Brain’s ‘I’m Full’ Signal
A massive study tracking over 460,000 teens found that cannabis use during adolescence doubled the risk of psychotic and bipolar disorders, underscoring why age restrictions and youth prevention are critical. Neuroscience News deep-dive into the WSU/Calgary PNAS study on cannabis-induced appetite. THC activates CB1 receptors in the hypothalamus to override natural satiety signals, creating a feeling of starvation even in recently fed subjects.