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Are there people in this group who have experienced marijuana-induced psychosis?
Using cannabis at a younger age may increase the risk of psychosis, with studies suggesting that early use can lead to a higher risk of developing schizophrenia later in life.
Daily cannabis use can increase the risk of developing psychosis, with one study finding that daily users were seven times more likely to develop psychosis.
High-potency THC products may increase the risk of psychosis, with cannabis in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s typically having a THC concentration of 2-3%, compared to modern products which can have concentrations of up to 90%.
Cannabis intoxication can result in panic reactions, paranoid feelings, and an increased heart rate, which can lead to violent behavior.
Cannabis-induced psychosis may predict future illness, with one study finding that 41% of individuals who had a psychotic reaction to cannabis developed schizophrenia over a 20-year follow-up period.
A Swedish registry study found that cannabis had the highest conversion rate to schizophrenia among substances, at 18%.
A Finnish study found that 46% of cannabis-induced psychosis cases converted to schizophrenia, the highest percentage for any substance.
Cannabis use has been linked to an increased risk of psychosis, with some studies suggesting that daily cannabis use can increase the risk of developing psychosis.
The potency of cannabis may play a role in the risk of psychosis, with higher-potency products potentially increasing the risk.
Using cannabis more frequently can also contribute to the risk of developing psychosis, with daily users at higher risk.
A study found that participants with a certain genetic variant were seven times more likely to develop psychosis when using cannabis daily.
Cannabis-induced psychosis has emerged as a rare but serious side effect of cannabis use, with some studies suggesting that it can predict future illness.
Over a 20-year follow-up period, about 41% of those who had a psychotic reaction to marijuana developed schizophrenia, and 47% developed either schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
The risk of cannabis-induced psychosis is higher among those who start using cannabis at a younger age, with some studies suggesting that early use can lead to a higher risk of developing schizophrenia later in life.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) reports that psychotic disorder accounts for between 7 and 25 of all first-time psychotic episodes, suggesting that substances like marijuana may trigger the onset of a psychotic episode in people who have a predisposed risk for psychosis.
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