We reference many articles for the marijuana – psychosis connection. However, Dr. Thurstone’s blog has a summary of the most recent studies finding that marijuana use can trigger psychosis which can lead to mental health disorders such as bipolar and schizophrenia. The American Society of Addiction Medicine also has a white paper on marijuana legalization. … Continue reading Psychosis & Addiction
We link to the latest articles which convey the loss of mental health: http://learnaboutsam.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Marta-PAF-paper-Lancet-Psychiatry-1.pdf The marijuana, psychosis connection
On March 29, a Florida man stabbed his parents during a mental episode following vape pen use. The description of his behavior suggests that Alexander Figueroa was in the throes of a cannabis-induced psychosis. The Florida Supreme Court issued a ruling on April 1, allowing for the legalization of marijuana. Governor DeSantis correctly states it … Continue reading More Reefer Madness in Florida?
What have we learned 10 years after the deaths of Levy Thamba and Kristine Kirk? We ask that question as April 15, the tenth anniversary of Kristine’s death, approaches. Unfortunately, the USA continues to make critical mistakes by allowing the expansion of marijuana. One problem is the increasing number of violent episodes related to cannabis-induced … Continue reading Ten Years After the Deaths of Levy Thamba and Kristine Kirk, Part I
