There have been many studies done supporting the link between cannabis use and psychotic symptoms such as the 25 year long study of 1265 New Zealand children (635 males, 630 females) done back in the early 90’s by Professor David Fergusson, Christchurch Health and Development Study, Department of Psychological Medicine. It found that regular cannabis use might increase risks of psychosis. This is just one of many studies that have been continuingly been linking psychosis with the use of cannabis.
It has been shown repeatedly that frequent recreational use of cannabis has been linked to high rates of depression and anxiety in teenagers. However, depression and anxiety in teenagers do not predict later cannabis use.
“Despite the high prevalence of cannabis use, uncertainty persists about its physical and psychological consequences. Among the most prominent concerns have been putative links between use of cannabis and mental disorders. A large intake of cannabis seems able to trigger acute psychotic episodes and may worsen outcomes in established psychosis.”
“Chronic daily users report high levels of anxiety, depression, fatigue, and their motivation is low. In one recent survey of young adults, over a third reported symptoms of anxiety that were associated with cannabis use; young women reported these more commonly.”
Resource:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC135489/
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I have to wonder how, in the face of so many studies, people can still say that there are no long term effects with the use of this drug. And, it is a drug. Are they just lying to themselves or are they still trying to convince themselves so they won't have to give up the habit?
ReplyDeleteYep, and that's nothing new either. It's also not something that a marijuana user wants to hear.
ReplyDeleteDepression and anxiety are pretty common in teenagers and regular use of cannabis can make it worse. Since their bodies are still growing it's unpredictable at best how they will be affected.
ReplyDeleteI've heard so many people say that regular use of cannabis has no side effects. Of course, that's the people who are using it that are saying it. Health care providers have a different view and you have presented it here. Now, who are you going to believe?
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