Endocannabinoid System & Teen Mental Health: Clinical Insights
Clinical Takeaway Adolescents with depression and anxiety symptoms are more likely to begin using cannabis and to use it more frequently over time, suggesting these mental health struggles may drive substance use as a coping mechanism. This…
Adolescent Cannabis and Mental Health in Teens: A Careful Reading of a Large New Study
A large 2026 cohort study found that adolescents reporting cannabis use were more likely to later receive diagnoses of psychotic, bipolar, depressive, and anxiety disorders. This Evidence Watch review explains what the paper actually shows, where the…
Teen Cannabis Use Mirrors Alcohol Consumption Trends – Mirage News
WHY IT MATTERS: If you are a parent or caregiver, this research suggests that community-wide shifts in cannabis availability and cultural acceptance directly influence the likelihood that your teen encounters heavier use patterns, making household…
Adolescent Cannabis Use and Psychosis Risk: What This Cohort Study Shows and What It Does Not
A clinician-guided review of a large cohort study examining adolescent past-year cannabis use and subsequent psychiatric diagnoses, including psychosis and bipolar disorder. This article explains what the study measures, what it does not measure, and why…
Adolescent Substance Use: Why Fear-Based Tactics Fail
Scaring teens away from cannabis, alcohol, or social media hasn’t worked. If anything, it’s backfired. Instead of fear tactics, we need honest education, mental health support, and meaningful alternatives. Want real solutions? Let’s rethink our…