February 2019 PMID 30564886

Cannabis and mental illness: a review.

Darby J E Lowe, Julia D Sasiadek, Alexandria S Coles, Tony P George

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Overall, the social discussions reflect a balanced view, with participants mentioning specific research articles, genetic and developmental risks, and biases in interpreting evidence. Words like 'interesting,' 'studies,' and references to the need for cautious interpretation convey a thoughtful, moderate engagement with the publication, emphasizing the ongoing debate about cannabis's mental health impacts.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The posts demonstrate mixed opinions, with some agreeing cautiously or highlighting the importance of evidence, and others less certain or neutral about the findings.

InterestModerate interest

The social discussions show moderate curiosity, especially around studies, biases, and policy implications, but lack of deep controversy limits higher interest scores.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many posts reference specific studies or call for further reading, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful engagement rather than superficial sharing.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions seem to raise awareness about the relationship between cannabis and mental health, and mention policy and research considerations, suggesting a moderate influence on understanding.

Abstract in brief

The article discusses the potential impact of cannabis legalization on vulnerable groups, especially those with mental illnesses like schizophrenia, mood, and anxiety disorders, highlighting concerns about both short-term reward seeking and potential risks.
It notes that there is limited evidence supporting the mental health benefits of cannabis for psychiatric patients and that increasing data suggest possible harms, particularly for those with psychotic and mood disorders.
The review also explores different hypotheses related to addiction and mental illness, aiming to improve understanding and treatment of problematic cannabis use among people with mental health issues.]

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@hshLauraJ Cannabis and Mental Illness: A Review: https://t.co/HRWJtWmECU https://t.co/QJCpAELn4e

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@AmetReloads · X

@Barbie4Trump65 @tribe_zero @chelseahandler Here is another study: Cannabis and Mental Illness: A Review 2019 Darby J.E. Lowe,1,2 Julia D. Sasiadek,1 Alexandria S. Coles,1 and Tony P. George, https://t.co/AeYzoz6GRk

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Sandra Molano Msc

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Cannabis and mental illness: a review https://t.co/FuSKx8vSEr

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Jackie Trueblood

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@Therealdavedfs1 @MattWalshBlog Lowe DJE, Sasiadek JD, Coles AS, George TP. Cannabis and mental illness: a review. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2019 Feb;269(1):107-120. doi: 10.1007/s00406-018-0970-7. Epub 2018 Dec 19. PMID: 30564886; PMCID: PMC6397076.

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Jackie Trueblood

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@g_money_stud · X

@jeremycuddles @roumaniaque @TheNBACentral Most weed users start well before their brain has finished developing at age 25, not 18. https://t.co/LxtCxsJ99A

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Leonhard Schilbach

@leoschilbach · X

Cannabis and mental illness: a review https://t.co/6tuWfBwF7T

Jan 20, 2022 · 4 likes · 6,741 followers View post →

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@mvithatgirl · X

@JosheConi toy buscando estudios, encontré este https://t.co/969ecRxAER y este por mientras https://t.co/HQBuyGvw32 leí un poco de cada uno y están interesantes, en pubmed hay kleta

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Bjørn Rasmussen

@BjoornRa · X

@Bipbabeluba @gislevonen @FredMargido @jkmjel @magnedal @FerdOwner Risiko faktorer og eksponering https://t.co/7grSM6Ssma

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Tore Willy Lie

@twlrop · X

@TeriKrebs @Actis Also see: https://t.co/pvMfd1vteW Claiming the "truth" isnt the point, but what the (primarly high quality) evidence, always with its uncertanities, can offer when its comes to current knowledge. We should all be aware of confirmation bias

Dec 16, 2019 · 608 followers View post →

Insperational Diana

@brain_lupus · X

RT @DrJKhokhar: @CAMHResearch Cannabis and mental illness: a review https://t.co/8A7v7i0zDF

Jan 29, 2019 · 4 shares · 4,121 followers View post →

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@TheMHEditor · X

RT @DrJKhokhar: @CAMHResearch Cannabis and mental illness: a review https://t.co/8A7v7i0zDF

Jan 29, 2019 · 4 shares · 11,381 followers View post →

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RT @DrJKhokhar: @CAMHResearch Cannabis and mental illness: a review https://t.co/8A7v7i0zDF

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@CAMHResearch Cannabis and mental illness: a review https://t.co/8A7v7i0zDF

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Cannabis and mental illness: a review.

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