our findings suggest that people with cannabis use disorder may have elevated dopamine activity in a brain area linked to psychosis risk. We hope this research helps inform young people about the ...

Research published last week found that ER visits for cannabis ... use disorder, indicating a dose-related pattern. It’s not the first time smoking weed has been linked to a higher risk of ...

have higher dopamine levels in an area of the brain linked to psychosis, found a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry. The findings may help explain why cannabis use increases the risk of key ...

Although cigarette use is declining among middle-aged people in the United States, cannabis use is increasing. Cannabis smoke, like tobacco smoke, is linked to an increased risk of cancer and lung ...

A study on emergency service use ... Risk of Psychosis: High tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) patients had very high chances of developing psychotic features as compared to those who used low THC cannabis.

Cannabis use in teens has been linked to mental health problems like anxiety, depression and a higher risk of long-term conditions like schizophrenia. It can also affect brain areas tied to ...

Cannabis use also may raise the risk of violent behavior, reduce cognitive functioning, impact motivation and worsen anxiety, he said. Its use also raises the risk of psychotic disorders more than ...

Legalization of cannabis products may be linked to growing use among teens ... in an email. Teens using cannabis products regularly are at a greater risk for developing dependency disorders ...

Cannabis use in teens has been linked to mental health problems like anxiety, depression and a higher risk of long-term conditions like schizophrenia. It can also affect brain areas tied to ...

MONDAY, April 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- There’s a biological reason why heavy weed users are at increased risk of psychosis, a new study says. People with cannabis use disorder have higher ...