Large study finds link between cannabis use in teens and psychosis later
6 hours ago
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- A new longitudinal study links cannabis use in teens to increased risks of bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, anxiety, and depression later in life.
- The study analyzed health data from 460,000 teens in Northern California, following them until age 25, excluding those with prior mental health symptoms.
- Teens using cannabis had twice the risk of developing bipolar and psychotic disorders, with depression and anxiety risks also significantly higher.
- The study highlights the sensitivity of the developing brain to cannabis, emphasizing its impact on neurological development and mental health risks.
- Researchers and psychiatrists express concern over the growing perception of cannabis as a safe, natural remedy, stressing its potential dangers to adolescent mental health.
- The findings suggest a potential causal link between early cannabis use and later mental health diagnoses, urging caution among teens and parents.