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Gone to Pot: The Association Between Cannabis and Psychosis.

Authors :
Malik, Asif R.
D'Souza, Deepak Cyril
Source :
Psychiatric Times. Apr2006, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p28-29. 2p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Looks at the evidence supporting and refuting the association between cannabis use and psychosis. Probability of the hospitalization of heavy cannabis users for schizophrenia; Criteria used to establish causal relationship between cannabis exposure and risk of psychosis; Role of a family history of psychosis in the occurrence of the mental illness.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08932905
Volume :
23
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Psychiatric Times
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20747478