# New Research: Teen Cannabis Use Doubles Psychosis Risk > **Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD (ABFM Board Certified, MA Lic. #240562, NPI: 1962722637) > **Publisher:** CED Clinic (https://cedclinic.com) > **Canonical URL:** https://cedclinic.com/teen-cannabis-use-doubles-psychosis-risk/ > **Published:** 2026-02-23T13:03:11-04:00 | **Last Modified / Clinically Audited:** 2026-09-28T11:14:37-04:00 > **Clinical Summary:** New research shows teen cannabis use doubles psychosis risk. Understanding this risk helps guide informed decisions for adolescent brain health. --- Why This Matters**New research links [adolescent cannabis use](https://cedclinic.com/adolescent-cannabis-use-and-anxiety-research/) to a significantly higher risk of psychosis. Here’s what you need to know: • ? Teen [cannabis use](https://cedclinic.com/cannabis-cardiovascular-health-insights-2024/) was associated with roughly 2x the risk of developing psychotic disorders • ? Genetic predisposition and frequency of use likely play major roles • ⚠️ The adolescent brain is still developing well into the mid-20s • ? [Medical cannabis](https://cedclinic.com/therapeutic-benefits-of-thc/) programs screen for psychiatric risk factors for exactly this reason • ✅ This is not about fear — it’s about informed, age-appropriate decisionsCannabis can be powerful medicine for adults under proper guidance. But for teens, the risk-benefit equation is very different.Talk to your kids. Talk to your doctor. Knowledge is [harm reduction](https://cedclinic.com/can-you-mix-weed-and-alcohol/). Clinical Summary New study links teen [cannabis use](https://cedclinic.com/cannabis-cardiovascular-health-insights-2024/) to doubled psychosis risk. This is why age, dose, and clinical oversight matter. The developing brain deserves protection, not experimentation. #CannabisSafety #MentalHealth #CannabisResearch Dr. Caplan’s Take“#CannabisMedicine #MentalHealth #PsychosisRisk #TeenHealth #CannabisResearch #HarmReduction #CED #DrBenCaplan #CannabisSafety #AdolescentHealth” Clinical Perspective New research suggests teen cannabis use may double the risk of developing psychosis. As a physician who has treated over 30,000 cannabis patients, I can tell you this tracks with what we see clinically – the adolescent brain is simply not ready for unsupervised THC exposure. This is why proper screening, age-appropriate guidance, and honest conversations with young people matter more than ever. Have thoughts on this? 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[Join the forum discussion →](https://cedclinic.com/interact/discussion-forums/) 📰 Source: [https://ground.news/daily-briefing/study-teen-cannabis-use-linked-to-double-psychosis-risk_81fb73](https://ground.news/daily-briefing/study-teen-cannabis-use-linked-to-double-psychosis-risk_81fb73) Further Reading CED Clinic Blog[Why Cannabis Works](https://cedclinic.com/why-cannabis-works/) Evidence Watch[Cannabis and Heart Health](https://cedclinic.com/cannabis-cardiovascular-health-study/) CED Clinic Blog[Cannabis for Sleep](https://cedclinic.com/cannabis-for-sleep/) [https://cedclinic.com/contact/](https://cedclinic.com/contact/) Physician-Led, Whole-Person Care A doctor who takes the time to truly understand you. Personal care that starts with listening and is guided by experience and ingenuity. 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[Read More](https://cedclinic.com/adolescent-cannabis-use-psychotic-risk-study/) [Kaiser Study Finds Higher Risk of Psychiatric Disorders in Teens Who Use Cannabis](https://cedclinic.com/adolescent-cannabis-psychiatric-outcomes-2026-digest/) Learn about the Kaiser study linking [adolescent cannabis use](https://cedclinic.com/adolescent-cannabis-use-and-anxiety-research/) with increased psychiatric disorder risks. [Learn More](https://cedclinic.com/adolescent-cannabis-psychiatric-outcomes-2026-digest/) [Teens Who Use Cannabis Face Higher Risk Of Mental Disorders, Study Finds – Forbes](https://cedclinic.com/teen-cannabis-use-mental-health-risks-study/) Forbes reports on research showing teens who use cannabis face elevated risks of various [mental health disorders](https://cedclinic.com/cannabinoid-receptor-type-2-schizophrenia/). [Discover Insights](https://cedclinic.com/teen-cannabis-use-mental-health-risks-study/) ### Related --- ### Verification & Medical Governance - **Lead Clinical Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD - **Credentials:** Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM), Founder & CMO CED Clinic & CED Foundation, Author of *The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook* (Penguin Random House). - **Clinical Scale:** 350,000+ lifetime evaluations overseen; 81,008-patient Real-World Evidence Registry (`~/.ced_rwe_vault.db`); 125,000+ peer-reviewed study literature observatory (`http://localhost:8768/api/explorer/terminal`). - **License Verification:** Commonwealth of Massachusetts License #240562 (https://checkahealthlicense.mass.gov/). - **NPI Registry:** 1962722637 (https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1962722637). - **Ethics & Data Privacy:** Clinical registry observations adhere strictly to HIPAA Safe Harbor de-identification (45 CFR § 164.514(b)) and criteria for secondary research exemption under 45 CFR § 46.104(d)(4).