Study confirms teenage cannabis users at risk of psychosis

Experts have confirmed that using cannabis as a teenager or young adult increases the risk of psychosis.

Study confirms teenage cannabis users at risk of psychosis

Experts have confirmed that using cannabis as a teenager or young adult increases the risk of psychosis.

Researchers in the UK examined data for almost 2,000 14 to 24-year-olds.

Those who started using the drug during the study, or who were already doing so, had a higher risk of psychotic symptoms later on.

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