Regular Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Risk of Mental Illness
Ottawa, April 25, 2019 — People who use cannabis regularly — one or more times per week over a period of months or years — could be at greater risk of developing psychosis or schizophrenia, according to a new report by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA). Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Regular Use and Mental Health reviews the current body of research about the relationship between cannabis and a number of mental health conditions.