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Study: Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Double Psychosis Risk
Ground News • • health
Key Points:
- A large longitudinal study published in JAMA Health Forum found that adolescents aged 13 to 17 who used cannabis had double the risk of developing psychotic and bipolar disorders by age 26.
- The study followed 463,396 adolescents through young adulthood, analyzing pediatric health records between 2016 and 2023.
- Cannabis use during adolescence was also linked to increased risks of depression and anxiety, highlighting broader mental health concerns.
- These findings are prompting a cultural and policy reconsideration of cannabis legalization, especially regarding high-potency products and youth access.
- The research underscores the importance of public health strategies to address the potential psychiatric risks associated with adolescent cannabis use.
