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Cannabis and mental health

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 September 2007

M Dominic Beer
M Dominic Beer
Affiliation:
Consultant Psychiatrist in a Low Secure Unit in Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in South-East London and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London

Abstract

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This article provides review evidence that cannabis use potentially leads to psychosis in vulnerable people, especially if started in adolescence. Possible modes of action and biochemical mechanisms are suggested. The dangers of cannabis, especially for PICU/LSU patients, are discussed and ways forward in PICU/LSU care are suggested.

Keywords

CannabispsychosisschizophreniaPsychiatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs)Low Secure Units (LSUs)
Type
Commentary
Information
Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care , Volume 3 , Issue 1 , June 2007 , pp. 45 - 47
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© 2007 NAPICU