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addictions:cannabis [on April 21, 2020]
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addictions:cannabis [on December 15, 2020]
psychdb [Psychosis]
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 ====== Cannabis Use Disorder ====== ====== Cannabis Use Disorder ======
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 ===== Primer ===== ===== Primer =====
 **Cannabis Use Disorder** is a substance use disorder characterized by a problematic pattern of cannabis (marijuana) use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. Like with all substance use disorders, there is a complex interplay between biological, social, psychological,​ and cultural factors. **Cannabis Use Disorder** is a substance use disorder characterized by a problematic pattern of cannabis (marijuana) use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. Like with all substance use disorders, there is a complex interplay between biological, social, psychological,​ and cultural factors.
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 ===== Psychosis ===== ===== Psychosis =====
 The link between cannabis use and psychosis is controversial. However, there is increasing evidence to suggest a link between cannabis use and it's effect on accelerating the onset of schizophrenia in vulnerable individuals. This is especially true with cannabis use during puberty.[([[https://​www.scientificamerican.com/​article/​link-between-adolescent-pot-smoking-and-psychosis-strengthens/​|Scientific American: Link between Adolescent Pot Smoking and Psychosis Strengthens The link between cannabis use and psychosis is controversial. However, there is increasing evidence to suggest a link between cannabis use and it's effect on accelerating the onset of schizophrenia in vulnerable individuals. This is especially true with cannabis use during puberty.[([[https://​www.scientificamerican.com/​article/​link-between-adolescent-pot-smoking-and-psychosis-strengthens/​|Scientific American: Link between Adolescent Pot Smoking and Psychosis Strengthens
-(2017)]])] Whether it is a true cause-and-effect remains under investigation.+(2017)]])] Whether it is a true cause-and-effect remains under investigation. ​Recent population studies have shown that almost 50% of individuals with an episode of cannabis-induced psychosis will go on to develop schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.[([[https://​pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/​29179576/​|Starzer,​ M. S. K., Nordentoft, M., & Hjorthøj, C. (2018). Rates and predictors of conversion to schizophrenia or bipolar disorder following substance-induced psychosis. American journal of psychiatry, 175(4), 343-350.]])]
  
 ===== Treatment ===== ===== Treatment =====