Overview

• Teens using cannabis are 11 times more likely to develop psychotic disorders compared to non-users.
• The study found no significant association between cannabis use and psychosis in young adults aged 20 to 33.
• Increased THC potency in modern cannabis may contribute to the heightened risk observed in adolescents.
• Researchers emphasize the need for prevention strategies targeting teen cannabis use.
• The study's findings align with the neurodevelopmental theory that adolescence is a critical period for brain development.