BMC Med October 2019 PMID 31660949

Cannabis use in first episode psychosis: what we have tried and why it hasn't worked.

Michael G McDonell, Oladunni Oluwoye

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14
Peak: 7 in Nov 2019
across 2 sources since Oct 2019

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What people are saying

The overall conversations reflect a moderate level of interest and engagement, with mentions of trials like the #CIRCLE study and the challenges of reducing cannabis use in first-episode psychosis. The tone combines concern with an interest in exploring treatment options, but there's limited evidence of strong disagreement or transformative impact from the article.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that cannabis use is a significant concern in first-episode psychosis and note that traditional methods have been inadequate.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate interest, highlighting the relevance of treatment approaches like contingency management and the rising problem of high-potency THC.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific research efforts, trials, and commentary, indicating some depth of engagement with the material.

ImpactNeutral impact

While the discussions emphasize the importance of addressing cannabis in psychosis, they do not convincingly argue that the article itself has had a broad or transformative impact.

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IEPA
@IEPAnetwork · X

With increasing availability of high potency THC & a global movement towards decriminalization, #cannabis use is an important area of focus for FEP. Is contingency management a viable option for #earlyintervention programs? @GillBedi @ProfFranKayLamb ? https://t.co/NOhd12PNP4 https://t.co/CX4tNbek2s

Nov 5, 2019 · 6 likes · 4,404 followers View post →
Substance Use Dialogues
@SudsUse · X

Contingency management may be part of the answer to reducing cannabis use in individuals experiencing first episode psychosis, as

Nov 20, 2019 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,001 followers View post →
BMC Medicine
@BMCMedicine · X

NEW commentary by Michael G. McDonell & Oladunni Oluwoye (@DrOluwoye): '#Cannabis use in first episode #psychosis: what we have tried and why it hasn’t worked'. @WSUPullman @WSUMedicine @WSUNursing https://t.co/LeXsTLOz5P

Oct 28, 2019 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 9,188 followers View post →
raj_psyc
@raj_psyc · X

Interesting commentary on the #CIRCLE trial & contingency management #DualDagnosis #Cannabis use in first episode #psychosis #FEP What we have tried and why it hasn’t worked @BMCMedicine #OA https://t.co/uyfktawwHb https://t.co/xNiQ2Xk1NR

Nov 10, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 12,599 followers View post →
ellen snelling
@LNseven5 · X

Marijuana Legalization & Mental Health Crisis #CannabisPsychosis "Up to 64% of individuals who have experienced a first episode of psychosis (FEP) have used cannabis, and 30% of these have a cannabis use disorder" https://t.co/JC7W4UY1dp

Oct 31, 2019 · 1 like · 2,252 followers View post →
BMC Medicine
@BMCMedicine · X

RT @veniweedyvici: raj_psyc: RT @raj_psyc: Interesting commentary on the #CIRCLE trial & contingency management #DualDagnosis #Cannabis us…

Nov 23, 2019 · 1 share · 9,188 followers View post →

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Steve Sayers
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Mar 7, 2020 · 7,740 followers View post →
BMC Medicine
@BMCMedicine · X

RT @veniweedyvici: raj_psyc: RT @raj_psyc: Interesting commentary on the #CIRCLE trial & contingency management #DualDagnosis #Cannabis us…

Nov 23, 2019 · 1 share · 9,188 followers View post →
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@veniweedyvici · X

raj_psyc: RT @raj_psyc: Interesting commentary on the #CIRCLE trial & contingency management #DualDagnosis #Cannabis use in first episode #psychosis #FEP What we have tried and why it hasn’t worked @BMCMedicine #OA https://t.co/ZsW1AhYoyM https://t.co/62oH5zmPU4

Nov 23, 2019 · 1 share · 200 followers View post →
Angelina V. Leary-Drewes, MS
@AngelinaVLeary · X

RT @SudsUse: Contingency management may be part of the answer to reducing cannabis use in individuals experiencing first episode psychosis,…

Nov 20, 2019 · 1 share · 202 followers View post →
Substance Use Dialogues
@SudsUse · X

Contingency management may be part of the answer to reducing cannabis use in individuals experiencing first episode psychosis, as

Nov 20, 2019 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,001 followers View post →
raj_psyc
@raj_psyc · X

Interesting commentary on the #CIRCLE trial & contingency management #DualDagnosis #Cannabis use in first episode #psychosis #FEP What we have tried and why it hasn’t worked @BMCMedicine #OA https://t.co/uyfktawwHb https://t.co/xNiQ2Xk1NR

Nov 10, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 12,599 followers View post →
IEPA
@IEPAnetwork · X

With increasing availability of high potency THC & a global movement towards decriminalization, #cannabis use is an important area of focus for FEP. Is contingency management a viable option for #earlyintervention programs? @GillBedi @ProfFranKayLamb ? https://t.co/NOhd12PNP4 https://t.co/CX4tNbek2s

Nov 5, 2019 · 6 likes · 4,404 followers View post →
Jim Long
@WIDUWall_I · X

@DrAngelaJanis @JeromeAdamsMD @madras_bertha @TODAYshow Please read entire document. "Given the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis, and the increasing availability of high potency THC products, cannabis use prevention and treatment in people with FEP is a critical issue" https://t.co/1QUQmneSx4

Nov 1, 2019 · 141 followers View post →
Jim Long
@WIDUWall_I · X

@dailyherald "Up to 64% of individuals who have experienced a first episode of psychosis (FEP) have used cannabis, and 30% of these have a cannabis use disorder' https://t.co/1QUQmneSx4

Oct 31, 2019 · 141 followers View post →
ellen snelling
@LNseven5 · X

Marijuana Legalization & Mental Health Crisis #CannabisPsychosis "Up to 64% of individuals who have experienced a first episode of psychosis (FEP) have used cannabis, and 30% of these have a cannabis use disorder" https://t.co/JC7W4UY1dp

Oct 31, 2019 · 1 like · 2,252 followers View post →
ADAI UW
@adai_uw · X

RT @BMCMedicine: NEW commentary by Michael G. McDonell & Oladunni Oluwoye (@DrOluwoye): '#Cannabis use in first episode #psychosis: what we…

Oct 29, 2019 · 2 shares · 893 followers View post →
WSU Medicine
@WSUMedicine · X

RT @BMCMedicine: NEW commentary by Michael G. McDonell & Oladunni Oluwoye (@DrOluwoye): '#Cannabis use in first episode #psychosis: what we…

Oct 28, 2019 · 2 shares · 2,562 followers View post →
BMC Medicine
@BMCMedicine · X

NEW commentary by Michael G. McDonell & Oladunni Oluwoye (@DrOluwoye): '#Cannabis use in first episode #psychosis: what we have tried and why it hasn’t worked'. @WSUPullman @WSUMedicine @WSUNursing https://t.co/LeXsTLOz5P

Oct 28, 2019 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 9,188 followers View post →