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- Title
Cannabis and schizophrenia: A complex relationship: For some who are predisposed to psychosis, cannabis may trigger or exacerbate symptoms.
- Authors
Maes, Joseph M.; Ritchie, Charlotte A.; Ramaswamy, Sriram
- Abstract
The article focuses on schizophrenia, outlining the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis and the increased rates of cannabis use among individuals with schizophrenia. Topics include the clinical significance of cannabis use, the cognitive effects on patients, and the importance of evidence-based recommendations for clinicians treating individuals who regularly use cannabis.
- Subjects
SCHIZOPHRENIA; PSYCHOSES; HEALTH facilities; MARIJUANA abuse; MENTAL illness; EPILEPSY
- Publication
Current Psychiatry, 2023, Vol 22, Issue 12, p43
- ISSN
1537-8276
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12788/cp.0417