Large-Scale Genetic Study Identifies Genes Associated With Cannabis Use
A massive genetic study has found key genes linked to cannabis use, in an effort to explain why some people are more likely to try
Browsing: Schizophrenia
How One Man’s Psychedelic Journey May Change the Face of Schizophrenia Treatment
CANNABIS CULTURE – “It is well understood that people with schizophrenia should not take large dosages of psychedelics because it is destabilizing,” says Mark Haden, Executive Director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) in Canada. “But we don’t know the effect of small dosages and how that can impact them.”
Is Marijuana a Benefit or a Bad Idea for Autism and Schizophrenia?
When Jim Carrey co-opted the image of a distressed boy with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) in an effort to reinforce the actor’s views about vaccines, he inadvertently brought attention to TSC, which is, unlike vaccines, associated with autism.
Daily Mail Wins Orwellian Prize for ‘Cannabis’ Story
Journalism is lousy with prizes. In Canada, you can win a National Newspaper Award, a National Magazine Award, a Canadian Online Publishing Award, a Michener Award, a Judith Jasmine prize, an Atlantic Journalism Award, the list goes on.
Marijuana May Both Trigger and Suppress Psychosis
Researchers uncover connections between marijuana and the psychoses of schizophrenia.
Jared Loughner and Our Sick Society
CANNABIS CULTURE - Reports that Arizona shooter Jared Loughner used marijuana and other drugs are being trumpeted by the media. What does our reaction to these revelations say about our society?
Latest Research On Pot and Schizophrenia Runs Contrary to Mainstream Media Hype
New studies find psychosis "not associated with cannabis use disorders", say older studies lacked comprehensive approach.
Weeding Through The Hype: Interpreting The Latest Warnings About Pot and Schizophrenia
Once again members of the mainstream media are running wild with the notion that marijuana use causes schizophrenia and psychosis.
Minimal Relationship Between Cannabis And Schizophrenia Or Psychosis
New study says it would be necessary to stop thousands of heavy cannabis users to prevent a single case of schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia Link To Cannabis Denied
A study by North Staffordshire academics has rejected a link between smoking cannabis and an increase in mental illness.
