Cannabis and Mental Health: Schizophrenia
About 1.1 percent of the worldwide population is diagnosed with schizophrenia. According to the Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America, schizophrenia is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States, affecting 3.5 million people.
*Editor’ note: This article should be a caution to anyone with schizophrenia, or the potential of having such, from consuming THC
HIGHLIGHTS
- THC is a mild hallucinogen that can lead to short-term schizophrenia but should not be long-lasting.
- With certain genetic backgrounds, even a single use of cannabis can lead to a 10x greater risk of lifelong schizophrenia.
- THC appears to be a cannabinoid most medical professionals would not recommend in most schizophrenia patients, although some are discussing the positive benefits of CBD.
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