CBD is one of the chemicals found in marijuana but it does not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the ingredient that produces a feeling of intoxication. Oxford scientists are to launch a major global trial to investigate whether cannabis-based medicine can treat people with psychosis or psychotic symptoms. Currently, cannabidiol (CBD) is only prescribed for a small number of … [Read more...] about Oxford study to trial cannabis-based medicine as treatment for psychosis
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Cases of Cannabis-Induced Psychosis Rise. Lawmakers Want to Add Mental Health Warnings to Pot Products
Elizabeth Kirkaldie’s grandson was at the top of his class in high school and a talented jazz bassist when he started smoking pot. The more serious he got about music, the more serious he got about pot. And the more serious he got about pot, the more he became paranoid, even psychotic. He started hearing voices. “They were going to kill him and there were people coming to eat … [Read more...] about Cases of Cannabis-Induced Psychosis Rise. Lawmakers Want to Add Mental Health Warnings to Pot Products
