Minimal Relationship Between Cannabis And Schizophrenia Or Psychosis, Suggested By New Study
Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 11:28
in Psychology & Sociology
Last year the UK government reclassified cannabis from a class C to a class B drug, partly out of concerns that cannabis, especially the more potent varieties, may increase the risk of schizophrenia in young people. But the evidence for the relationship between cannabis and schizophrenia or psychosis remains controversial. A new study has determined that it may be necessary to stop thousands of cannabis users in order to prevent a single case of schizophrenia.