Higher potency of cannabis increases risk of addiction and psychosis, study finds

Through Nina Zdinjak Cannabis users who tend to choose high-potency weed for their pleasure are at higher risk of becoming addicted or developing marijuana-induced psychosis, a new study shows. “Overall, the use of higher-potency cannabis was associated with an increased risk of psychosis and CUD compared to lower-potency cannabis [cannabis use disorder]’ the authors write […]


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