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Causal association between cannabis and psychosis: examination of the evidence

The British Journal of Psychiatry · 2004 · Vol. 184(2) · pp. 110–117
Louise ArseneaultMary CannonJohn WittonRobin Murray

Abstract

Cases of psychotic disorder could be prevented by discouraging cannabis use among vulnerable youths. Research is needed to understand the mechanisms by which cannabis causes psychosis.

Cannabis and Cannabinoid ResearchBipolar Disorder and TreatmentSchizophrenia research and treatmentCannabisPsychosisSchizophrenia (object-oriented programming)Causality (physics)PsychiatryPsychologyPopulationEffects of cannabisClinical psychologyMedicine

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AdolescentAdultCannabisHumansPrognosisPsychotic DisordersResearch DesignRisk FactorsSchizophreniaTime Factors
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