A risk gene for cannabis psychosis

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-11/e-arg111412.php

Public release date: 14-Nov-2012
Contact: Rhiannon Bugno
Elsevier

Philadelphia, PA, November 14, 2012 – The ability of cannabis to produce psychosis has long been an important public health concern. This concern is growing in importance as there is emerging data that cannabis exposure during adolescence may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia, a serious psychotic disorder. Further, with the advent of medical marijuana, a new group of people with uncertain psychosis risk may be exposed to cannabis.

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