Is marijuana linked to psychosis, schizophrenia? It’s contentious, but doctors, feds say yes
Early one morning in March, Madison McIntosh showed up on his day off at the Scottsdale, Arizona, driving range and restaurant where he worked. The 24-year-old sat in his car until the place opened, then wandered around all day, alternating between gibberish and talk of suicide as co-workers tried to keep him away from customers.
HIGHLIGHTS
- A number of physicians and parents are pushing back against the assertion of users and advocates that marijuana is a safe
- Arguments surround how much of the illness is preceded or worsened by the drug use, how often marijuana is used in response to it and whether the psychosis would have occurred anyway.
- More research and stricter regulation would improve both the quality and the fact-based promotion of cannabis
