Is There a Connection Between Marijuana use and Psychosis?

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Can marijuana use cause something as extreme as psychosis? That is a frightening thing to consider, especially given the proliferation of weed use in our youth. The answer is a complicated one to assess. It is tricky due to the many factors that can potentially be at play. Although the research on this topic is growing, it's still somewhat limited. Nonetheless, I believe it's vital for us to look at the information we have, as the impact, particularly on adolescents and young adults can be serious.

So, what are the potential factors related to the connection between psychosis and the use of marijuana? Let's take a brief look.

What Factors Come Into Play?

Cannabis remains the most commonly used drug worldwide. Vaporizer pens, designer cannabis strains, edibles, and butane hash oil or “dabs” offer access to higher-than-ever-before concentrations of THC. With this increase in popularity, availability, and potency, many are looking closely at the connection between cannabis use and psychosis. Also known as cannabis-induced psychosis (CIP), this state of psychosis can occur due to many different causes.  

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