New UW study links cannabis users with psychotic disorders to higher rates of health problems

New UW study links cannabis users with psychotic disorders to higher rates of health problems

A new study of cannabis users in Washington state is shedding light on a wider range of health problems for some users than previously documented.

Study: Cannabis Users With Conditions Such as Schizophrenia Report Heart, Blood Pressure and Digestive Problems.

People who have psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, and who also use cannabis report experiencing a wider range of health problems than previously documented. New research shows that individuals with these conditions reported not only worsening mental health symptoms, but also elevated rates of physical health problems, which they attributed to cannabis use. "From past research, we...