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Originally Posted by Sowa
They just released a major study conducting by a bunch of universities that people who smoke pot are 50% more likely to develop schizophrenia.
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I`ve seen a couple studies that have suggested a link between marijuana and various forms of psychosis, but they also suggest that heavy alcohol consumption is a far greater predictor of psychosis. But either way, the studies suggest that the real risk with Cannabis is for those who consume it while their brain is still developing. Significant consumption at the age of 15 can triple the likelihood of schizophrenia later in life. However, significant consumption at the age of 25 is unlikely to produce an increase in risk of psychosis. Like alcohol, the long-term effects on the brain are magnified for younger consumers.