Cannabis use & Risk of Schizophrenia?
Cannabis use is a highly debated topic in the medical community, and it has been linked to a range of physical and psychological problems, including the risk of developing schizophrenia.Â
Studies have suggested that the use of cannabis during adolescence can increase the risk of developing schizophrenia. Adolescence is a critical period for brain development, and the use of cannabis during this time can have lasting effects on the brain’s structure and function.
Psychiatry Education Forum Academy’s 20th journal club video will discuss this clinically relevant topic in the following sections:
Cannabis use in Young People: Risk for Schizophrenia
Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews 35 (2011) 1779–1787
This discussion will be summarized in the following sections:
- How does Cannabis produce its effect: Role of Endocannabinoid System.
- Is there a link between cannabis use & schizophrenia?
- What are the other adverse effects of cannabis use during adolescence?
- Who is vulnerable to the harmful effects of cannabis & what determines who develops psychosis?
- Role of genetic risk factors that increase vulnerability, or resilience, to the effects of cannabis.
- Which developmental period is most sensitive to cannabinoids’ effects on memory?
- Evidence from studies of immature animals.
- Cannabis effects on neuropsychology & brain structure.
- Likely mechanism behind Cannabis effects on dopamine.
Here is one video from this journal club discussion on:
Is there a Link between Cannabis use & Schizophrenia?
FOR ACADEMY MEMBERS:
Psychiatry Education Forum’s Journal Club is an additional feature for our Academy’s members. We are excited to announce the release of our new feature in the journal club:
ABPN’S Article Based Continuing Certification (ABCC) Pathway Track
This new Article Based Continuing Certification (ABCC) Pathway is an ongoing professional journal article-based assessment activity designed by ABPN (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) for physicians to meet their Continuing Certification program requirement.Â
In our journal club discussions, we will discuss these articles from this ABCC track in a clinically relevant fashion. This will help you answer the multiple-choice questions on ABPN’s website to get the credits for each article discussion.Â
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