A recent study published in Psychological Medicine found that cannabis use during adolescence significantly increases the risk of psychotic disorders, while this risk is not as high in young adulthood. The study used recent population-based data from Ontario residents aged 12-24 and found that frequent cannabis use in adolescents was associated with a higher risk of psychotic disorders. The findings suggest that adolescents may be more sensitive to the impact of cannabis on psychotic disorders compared to young adults. These results have implications for public health and policy in preventing adolescent cannabis use, highlighting the need for evidence-based strategies to mitigate risks.
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Adolescent cannabis use linked to higher risk of psychotic disorders, study finds
