Science/Environment Cannabis use increases likelihood of psychosis

[campbell]

New research has found people who start using cannabis from a young age are up to three times more likely to suffer from psychotic illness.

The Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) study found young adults who used the drug for six years or more from the age of 14 had the greatest risk of developing symptoms.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/02/2834179.htm?section=justin


wont sit well with a lot around here. but in my line of work I tend to agree, see it everyday in case management.sad but true.

 

[GeorgeGrljusich]

Mull just aint what it used to be.
This hydro stuff is so potent man.
Seriously, I am guessing that this psycosis is related to the new breeds of extra strong skunk being grown.
Give me bush grown pot and I am a happy camper.

 

[Lurker1]

Thought this was pretty common knowledge.

 

[btdg]

Anecdotally, this has been known for a long time.

The question still remains though whether cannabis causes psychosis, or whether people who are likely to experience psychosis seek out cannabis.

 

[mick ryan]

Anecdotally, this has been known for a long time.

The question still remains though whether cannabis causes psychosis, or whether people who are likely to experience psychosis seek out cannabis.

Either way they are all losers!

 

[Oakland Raider]

New research has found people who start using cannabis from a young age are up to three times more likely to suffer from psychotic illness.

The Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) study found young adults who used the drug for six years or more from the age of 14 had the greatest risk of developing symptoms.

We need the Queensland Brain Institute to tell us what we already know?

Drinking XXXX from the age of 14 will increase your ability to be a total loser for life.

Stay away from the drugs kiddies.

 

[Last of the Roys]

Anecdotally, this has been known for a long time.

The question still remains though whether cannabis causes psychosis, or whether people who are likely to experience psychosis seek out cannabis.

This is exactly right. Many studies have shown the link. But there is a serious question over the causation.

I once believed the cannabis can lead to psychosis theory, but I now wonder if it is not more simply a case of 'the people who are more likely to experience psychosis are also more likely to use cannabis, possibly even due to their mental problems (which usually exist prior to any psychosis)'.

 

[chesson]

We need the Queensland Brain Institute to tell us what we already know?

Drinking XXXX from the age of 14 will increase your ability to be a total loser for life.

Stay away from the drugs kiddies.

Yes we can link what we want to make people believe and achieve quite easily. Mass media jumps on and sucks them in.
http://zikkir.com/health/72076

A much more accurate summary without sensationalist type headlines.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-medical-marijuana18-2010feb18,0,1023346.story

Since the center opened in 2000, medical marijuana use has spread rapidly in California, driven largely by doctors' willingness to recommend it for a wide range of ailments.

 

[Krakeour Magic]

It is much more dangerous to be a male migrant that lives in the city.

http://www.uq.edu.au/news/index.html?article=5512

 

[Wish Wellingtons]

There was some bullshit on today tonight the other day about the dangers of weed.

I tuned in and learnt that a guy was not right in the head after smoking 30 joints a day for 15 years.

FFS, Pot is harmless people.

People who are depressed or psychotic smoke it to make them feel better, the effects are absolutely minimal.

You are more likely to get in trouble dealing with shady drug dealers, which is why it should be legal.

 

[chesson]

Remarkably no usage deaths. Alcohol, however....

 

[vealesy]

Going to work/church/shopping your whole life til your 72 years old is also considered a psychotic disorder to some.

 

[Dont be a lemon]

wont sit well with a lot around here.

What makes you say that? You wouldn't find many BigFootyers advocating 14-year-olds using cannabis.

 

[rick James]

And cannabis use fights dymentia... so you know.... swings and roundabouts sweetheart.

Part of being a human is that organs are going to fail on you one way or the other. No guarantees. And if smoking dope keeps you relaxed and enjoying your time on earth then its probably good for you because stress is the biggest killer out there.

 

[btdg]

I guess there's a whole bunch of separate issues that this raises:

- the personal choice of a knowledgeable adult to use cannabis (as with cigarettes and alcohol), a potentially harmful recreational drug
- medicinal use of cannabis where alternatives aren't available
- the increased mental health issues associated with starting at a young age, and the difference between non-adult users and adult users
- whether or not there is causation between harmful effects and the drug, or whether people suffering psychosis use the drug because they already suffer those effects


Of course, chances are the media will pick up on a single message: "Drugs are bad, mmmkay"

 

[dugrene]

The Queensland Brain Institute.. sounds like an oxymoron.

Guess if your looking for some funding go hard at 14 year old pot smokers.

I want know what it is that makes parents abusive at kids sport or why young men who mostly have no control over themselves due to their genetic conditioning get no support when they do exactly what they are programmed to do.

 

[AndSmithMustScore]

Well it definately was a factor in a good friend hanging himself.

Wasn't the only factor, but it defiantely magnified every thing ten fold and ****ed him up big time.

 

[rick James]

Well it definately was a factor in a good friend hanging himself.

Wasn't the only factor, but it defiantely magnified every thing ten fold and ****ed him up big time.

I had mate do the same, was quite young when it happened too. I agree the dope was a factor - but I don't blame the dope. It's just a plant.

 

[AndSmithMustScore]

I had mate do the same, was quite young when it happened too. I agree the dope was a factor - but I don't blame the dope. It's just a plant.

I blame the scum ****s who grow and sell it.

 

[rick James]

I blame the scum ****s who grow and sell it.

That's pretty cheap man. People want drugs, they're going to get drugs.

People tend to smoke weed more when they're younger because its not regulated and much easier to get (and cheaper) than alcohol.

You should probably blame the legislators who keep it illegal and uncontrolled (and in the hands of kids) before you blame the guys who grow it.

 

[Blues_Man]

The link to psychosis and other mental health issues and TCH have been well know for years...however the druggies will argue otherwise .

 

[Moo]

I blame the scum ****s who grow and sell it.

So if I grow my own - you love me?

I tell you what - I know quite a few professional folk who are regular tokers .....no issues.

Trouble is as professionals they can not come out and say - hey I have a toke ....as it is their job and reputation (though you can go and drink a bottle of Dom and vomit at the Corp party and it is OK).

As they can't speak out you get a distorted view of who is smoking.

Mulling up at a young age is very bad ...perhaps that is the line the Govt should be running in health promotion.

 

[AndSmithMustScore]

So if I grow my own - you love me?

As long as you're only ****ing yaself up with it in the privacy of your own home then go for it.

As for the attitude you can drink as much as you like being OK, it's not.

It's disgraceful and unhealthy, and anyone who does that is one ****ed up sad individual.

 

[AndSmithMustScore]

That's pretty cheap man. People want drugs, they're going to get drugs.

People tend to smoke weed more when they're younger because its not regulated and much easier to get (and cheaper) than alcohol.

You should probably blame the legislators who keep it illegal and uncontrolled (and in the hands of kids) before you blame the guys who grow it.

People smoke weed when they're younger because they are simple minded sheep.

Legalising it wont stop kids getting it, it'll just create a double market place and make it more readily available.

 

[The Dice Man]

My Boss is 30 years old, had 4 breast surgeries, is a regular cocaine sniffer, madwoman with mad ****, is toasted by the the state industry, is opening two new locations... one overseas, one in another capital city, is definitely sufferering psychosis as well as delusions of granduer and the belief everyone who works for her is black and is making about 5 million a year from what I can gather, as well as having a mad set of **** and pouts like Billy Idol and really, seriously has a mad set of ****.


Psychosis is is the new 'Black'.