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Cannabis use in adolescents is associated with more frequent psychotic-like experiences

Cannabis use in adolescents is associated with more frequent psychotic-like experiences
health10/19/2025

A study of adolescent twins links occasional cannabis use with increased psychotic-like experiences. The findings suggest the relationship is shaped by individual environments rather than shared genetics or specific brain connectivity patterns.

New research published in Psychological Medicine suggests that recreational cannabis use during adolescence and young adulthood is associated with more frequent psychotic-like experiences. These experiences may resemble symptoms of psychosis but do n... [8109 chars]