Longitudinal Study Links Adolescent Cannabis Use to Increased Risk of Psychosis and Mental Health Disorders
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Summary
A new longitudinal study published in JAMA Health Forum finds that cannabis use among adolescents increases the risk of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, anxiety, and depression years later. The research, which tracked over 6 million individuals, shows that teens who use cannabis have significantly higher rates of developing these mental health conditions compared to non-users. The study's strong design and large sample size make the findings particularly concerning for public health.
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cannabis use among adolescents increases risks of being diagnosed with bipolar and psychotic disorders, as well as anxiety and depression, years later
The study tracked over 6 million individuals, including more than 200,000 who had used cannabis
Teens who used cannabis had a 3.5 times higher rate of developing bipolar disorder with psychotic features
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