Background: There is a growing interest in the use of cannabis (and its extracts), as well as
CBD oil (hemp extracts containing cannabidiol), for therapeutic purposes. While there is …

Cannabis sativa L. is an illegal plant in many countries. The worldwide criminalization of the
plant has for many years limited its research. Consequently, understanding the full scope of …

Cannabis, a widely used psychoactive substance, can trigger acute cannabis-associated
psychotic symptoms (CAPS) in people who use cannabis (PWUC). To assess rates and …

Various environmental exposures have been associated with psychosis spectrum disorder.
However, the role of gender in this association has received little attention. Therefore, we …

Background The study aimed to review recent literature not included in previous reviews
and ascertain the correlation between early marijuana use among adolescents, between 12 …

Background: Adolescence is characterised by psychological and neural development.
Cannabis harms may be accentuated during adolescence. We hypothesised that …

Abstract The North American Prodrome Longitudinal Study (NAPLS) is a consortium of nine
programs focusing on youth at clinical high risk (CHR) for psychosis. Funded by the National …

Increasing epidemiological evidence shows that the use of cannabis during adolescence
could increase the risk for psychosis in adulthood. However, the precise mechanisms …

Introduction: Debates about the legalization of illegal substances (eg, cannabis) continue
around the globe. A key consideration in these debates is the adequate protection of young …

Adolescence is a period of increased vulnerability for the development of psychiatric
disorders, including schizophrenia. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) undergoes substantial …