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The relationship between cannabis use and mental health is complex, as studies often report seemingly contradictory findings regarding whether cannabis use results in more positive or negative treatment outcomes. With an increasing number of individuals using cannabis for both recreational (i.e.
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University Hospital of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
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- The systematic review investigates the effectiveness of cannabinoids for treating psychiatric disorders in individuals aged 0-25, synthesizing data from randomized placebo-controlled trials.
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High Prescribing: A Case Study of High-Potency Medicinal Cannabis Inducing Psychosis.
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Turning Point Drug and Alcohol Service, Eastern Health, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia.
There has been a recent significant increase in medical cannabis prescribing in Australia despite weak evidence for its effectiveness in treating the most common indications. Concern has been raised about the potential harms of inappropriate prescription of cannabis; however, there have been no prior published cases of psychosis secondary to medicinal cannabis in Australia. We present a case of a 21-year-old Indigenous male with psychosis following switching from illicitly obtained cannabis to prescription cannabis, which resulted in Othello delusions towards his partner, violence towards her and ultimately an attempt to end his life.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFrequency and patterns of substance-induced psychosis in persons with concurrent mental health and substance use disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Norwegian register-based cohort study.
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Background: Substance use may be associated with the onset of psychotic symptoms, necessitating treatment for individuals with comorbid mental health and substance use disorders (MHD/SUD). COVID-19 significantly impacted individuals with MHD/SUD, reducing access to appropriate care and treatment. Changes in drug availability and prices during the pandemic may have influenced drug consumption.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPsychedelic use and bipolar disorder - An investigation of recreational use and its impact on mental health.
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December 2024
Louis A. Faillace Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1941 East Rd, Houston, TX 77054, USA. Electronic address:
Psychedelic substances such as psilocybin have recently gained attention for their potential therapeutic benefits in treating depression and other mental health problems. However, individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) have been excluded from most clinical trials due to concerns about manic switches or psychosis. This study aimed to systematically examine the effects of recreational psychedelic use in individuals with BD.
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