{"id":98103,"date":"2025-08-13T05:38:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T05:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/13\/the-hidden-mental-health-danger-in-todays-high-thc-cannabis\/"},"modified":"2025-08-13T05:38:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T05:38:01","slug":"the-hidden-mental-health-danger-in-todays-high-thc-cannabis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/13\/the-hidden-mental-health-danger-in-todays-high-thc-cannabis\/","title":{"rendered":"The hidden mental health danger in today\u2019s high-THC cannabis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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August 12, 2025<\/dd>\n
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Canadian Medical Association Journal<\/dd>\n
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THC levels in cannabis have soared in recent years, raising the risk of psychosis\u2014especially in young, frequent users. Studies reveal a strong connection between cannabis-induced psychosis and schizophrenia, making early cessation and treatment essential.\n<\/dd>\n
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\n\nStronger cannabis is driving higher psychosis risks, especially in young, frequent users, making quitting and treatment more important than ever. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cCannabis from the 2000s is not the same as in 2025,\u201d said coauthor Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, MD, resident and researcher with the Department of Psychiatry, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario. \u201cTHC content has increased by 5 times. This is likely a significant driver in the increasing link between cannabis use and schizophrenia.\u201d<\/p>\n
the last 20 years in Canada from about 4% to 20% in most legal dried cannabis. <\/p>\n
High-potency and regular cannabis use is linked to increased risk of psychosis<\/strong> \u2014 The risk of psychosis is increased in people using high-potency THC (more than 10% THC), people using it frequently, and those who are younger and male. A history of mental disorders (depression, anxiety, etc.) also appears to increase the risk.<\/li>\n
Cannabis-induced psychosis and cannabis use disorder increase the risk of schizophrenia<\/strong> \u2014 A recent study of 9.8 million people in Ontario found a 14.3-fold higher risk of developing a schizophrenia-spectrum disorder in people visiting the emergency department for cannabis use and a 241.6-fold higher risk from visits for cannabis-induced psychosis.<\/li>\n
Treatment requires stopping cannabis and taking medication<\/strong> \u2014 Continued use of cannabis after a first episode of cannabis-induced psychosis is linked to greater risk of returning symptoms. Antipsychotic medication can help people with severe and prolonged symptoms.<\/li>\n
Behavioral options may help with cannabis cessation<\/strong> \u2014 Motivational interviewing or cognitive behavioral therapy by a physician or psychologist can help build skills to resist cravings and follow treatment recommendations.<\/li>\n
\u201cCannabis from the 2000s is not the same as in 2025,\u201d said coauthor Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, MD, resident and researcher with the Department of Psychiatry, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario. \u201cTHC content has increased by 5 times. This is likely a significant driver in the increasing link between cannabis use and schizophrenia.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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