In 2016, roughly 64,000 people died from drug overdoses, and opioids accounted for nearly two-thirds of those deaths. It is difficult to comprehend the full scope and magnitude of the opioids crisis, its causes, and its consequences—for families, communities, and workplaces. But better understanding the challenges it… Read More »The Numbers Behind the Opioid Crisis (Social Capital Project – Senator Mike Lee)
Accepted: August 10, 2017 – Published online: November 28, 2017 https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp.2017.17020223 Results: Overall, 32.2% (95% CI=29.7–34.9) of patients with a substance-induced psychosis converted to either bipolar or schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. The highest conversion rate was found for cannabis-induced psychosis, with 47.4% (95% CI=42.7–52.3) converting to either… Read More »Rates and Predictors of Conversion to Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder Following Substance-Induced Psychosis
Published 4 December 2017 By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Jasmin Collier It’s a well-known fact that many young people use cannabis, and studies have pointed to a link between the drug and psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia. However, the links between cannabis use and the development of… Read More »Teen marijuana use may lead to bipolar symptoms later on
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Schizophrenia Bulletin, sbx158 Published: 28 November 2017 Background Cannabis use in young people is common and associated with psychiatric disorders. However, the prospective link between cannabis use and bipolar disorder symptoms has rarely been investigated. The study hypothesis was that adolescent cannabis use is associated with… Read More »Cannabis Use and Hypomania in Young People: A Prospective Analysis
