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Lead Story: Recommendations for Reducing the Risk of Cannabis Use-Related Adverse Psychosis Outcomes: A Public Mental Health-Oriented Evidence Review 🔓 Journal of Dual Diagnosis As legal controls liberalize around cannabis, the authors reviewed the ...
6:19•1 Aug 2023
Cannabis and Psychosis: Practical Tips for Safer Use
Episode Overview
- Insights into the recommendations for reducing the risk of cannabis use-related adverse psychosis outcomes
- Exploration of the impact of cannabis use on exercise experiences and local policy
- Examination of the quality of cannabidiol products and its implications
- Insightful findings on cannabis-related emergency department visits and prenatal THC exposure
- Discussion of the use of cannabis for pain and post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
“Avoid use in adolescence. Avoid cannabis with high THC concentration. Limit frequency of use. Avoid use if experiencing psychosis symptoms or receiving treatment. Avoid use if user has other risk factors for developing psychosis symptoms or receiving treatment.”
How can you enjoy the benefits of cannabis without risking your mental health? This episode of 'Addiction Medicine Unpacked' tackles this very question. Host Claire Rasmussen dives into the Journal of Dual Diagnosis's recommendations on reducing the risk of cannabis-induced psychosis. The episode is packed with actionable advice for everyone from casual users to healthcare professionals and policymakers. Key takeaways include avoiding high-THC strains, steering clear during adolescence, and limiting overall use. But that's not all.
The episode also explores how cannabis affects exercise, local policies, product quality, emergency room visits, prenatal exposure, and its potential in managing pain and PTSD. Whether you're curious about the science or looking for practical tips, this episode offers a balanced view on navigating the complex relationship between cannabis and mental health.
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