Study: Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Double Psychosis Risk
This is one of the largest studies ever conducted on teen cannabis use and psychiatric outcomes, and it reinforces that age restrictions and youth prevention should be central to any legalization framework. A JAMA Health Forum study of 463,396…
Cannabis Use by Teenagers Doubles Their Risk of Developing Psychotic and Bipolar Disorders
With cannabis potency at historic highs, this study underscores that adolescent brains are uniquely vulnerable to THC exposure, and parents should understand the psychiatric risks before dismissing cannabis as harmless. Data from a JAMA Health Forum…
Adolescent Cannabis Use Linked to Doubling Risk of Psychotic and Bipolar Disorders
Nearly half a million teens were tracked in this study, and the data shows cannabis use during adolescence meaningfully increases the chance of serious psychiatric diagnoses in early adulthood. A large longitudinal cohort study published in JAMA Health…
Kaiser Study Finds Higher Risk of Psychiatric Disorders in Teens Who Use Cannabis
If your teenager uses cannabis, this large-scale study suggests the psychiatric risks are real and significant, particularly for psychosis and bipolar disorder during a critical window of brain development. A Kaiser Permanente-led study published in JAMA…
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…
5 Essential Truths About Pediatric Cannabis Care: A Comprehensive Look
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