Schizophrenia Cases Linked To Heavy Marijuana Use: Study

A growing number of schizophrenia cases are being linked to problematic use of marijuana, according to a new study that hopes to emphasize how cannabis use is not as harmless as some may think.

The study, conducted in Denmark and published in the medical journal JAMA Psychiatry, asserts that cannabis use disorder combined with other factors could contribute to the development of the illness.

Since 2010, 8 percent of schizophrenia diagnoses in Denmark have been associated with cannabis use disorder, a 6 percent increase from 1995.

Cannabis use disorder is characterized by a variety of symptoms and behaviors, including tolerance to weed, using cannabis in larger amounts or over a longer period than intended; being unable to reduce use, or spending a lot of time obtaining, using or recovering from its effects.

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