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Newest firstBackground and hypothesis Affective instability (AffI) is associated with psychosis, and cannabis use is a known risk factor for psychosis. Previous evidence suggests that AffI may itself be a risk factor for cannabis use. This study aimed to investigate the longitudinal relationship between AffI and cannabis use during adolescence and the development of psychosis in early adulthood. Study design Data from the Avo…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundCannabis use is a global public health issue associated with increased risks of developing mental health disorders, especially in young people. We aimed to investigate the relationships between cannabis exposure and risks of receiving mental illness diagnoses or treatment as outcomes.MethodsA population based, retrospective, open cohort study using patients recorded in ‘IQVIA medical research data’, a UK…
BACKGROUND: Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit substance amongst people with psychosis. Continued cannabis use following the onset of psychosis is associated with poorer functional and clinical outcomes. However, finding effective ways of intervening has been very challenging. We examined the clinical and cost-effectiveness of adjunctive contingency management (CM), which involves incentives for abstinence…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Cannabis use in young people is common and associated with psychiatric disorders. However, the prospective link between cannabis use and bipolar disorder symptoms has rarely been investigated. The study hypothesis was that adolescent cannabis use is associated with hypomania in early adulthood via several potential etiological pathways. METHODS: Data were used from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parent…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Around 35-45 % of people in contact with services for a first episode of psychosis are using cannabis. Cannabis use is associated with delays in remission, poorer clinical outcomes, significant increases in the risk of relapse, and lower engagement in work or education. While there is a clear need for effective interventions, so far only very limited benefits have been achieved from psychological inter…