{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/schizophrenia/","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_11863-markdown","title":"How. Much cbd for schizophrenia","slug":"how-much-cbd-for-schizophrenia","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10957-markdown","title":"I'm confused an would like to know a doctor's opinion. Is schizophrenia somehow linked to cannabis use?","slug":"im-confused-an-would-like-to-know-a-doctors-opinion-is-schizophrenia-somehow-linked-to-cannabis-use","content":"\"I have heard that using marijuana can cause schizophrenia and i have heard the opposite. Is there any new or reputable research that shows the two are somehow linked?\"\n_____________________\nAnswer: People genetically pre-disposed to Schizophrenia used cannabis more often...\n\nA study, led by King's College London, and published in the scholarly journal Molecular Psychiatry (Nov 2014), suggests that previous researchers may have misunderstood the dynamic linking marijuana and schizophrenia entirely. \n\n“Studies have consistently shown a link between cannabis use and schizophrenia,” according to lead author Robert Power, from the MRC Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP) Centre at the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College, \"We wanted to explore whether this is because of a direct cause and effect, or whether there may be shared genes which predispose individuals to both cannabis use and schizophrenia.\"\n\nThe study examined 2,082 healthy individuals, including 1,011 who'd previously used cannabis. For each participant, a 'genetic risk profile' was measured, based on the number of genes related to schizophrenia they carried. The findings showed that those genetically pre-disposed to schizophrenia used cannabis more often, and in greater quantities than those without schizophrenia risk genes.\n\n“Our study certainly does not rule out that cannabis increases the risk of schizophrenia,” according to Powers. “But it suggests that there is likely to be an association in the other direction as well -- that a predisposition to schizophrenia also increases your likelihood of cannabis use. Our study also highlights the complex interactions between genes and environments when we talk about cannabis as a risk factor for schizophrenia. Certain environmental risks, such as cannabis use, may be more likely given an individual's innate behavior and personality, itself influenced by their genetic make-up. This is an important finding to consider when calculating the economic and health impact of cannabis.\"\n\nOriginal Article:\n\nMolecular Psychiatry 19, 1201-1204 (November 2014) | doi:10.1038/mp.2014.51\n\nGenetic predisposition to schizophrenia associated with increased use of cannabis\n\nR A Power, K J H Verweij, M Zuhair, G W Montgomery, A K Henders, A C Heath, P A F Madden, S E Medland, N R Wray and N G Martin\n\ndrpinto","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10613-markdown","title":"Can marijuana cause depression? ","slug":"can-marijuana-cause-depression","content":"\"I've read some articles that say marijuana can help with depression, but others that say marijuana can make depression worse -- or even cause other mental health conditions like schizophrenia. Which is true?\r\n\"\n_____________________\nDepression is often multifactorial, most often caused by a number of different factors. I dont think that using cannabis would directly lead to depression. However, some people report dark, negative thoughts when utilizing certain strains and under certain conditions. Cannabis is very diverse, and each different type of plant contains different compounds, depending on the genetics of the plant, where it is grown, how it is grown, how long it has been dried and/or processed. Possibly of more importance is that each individual will have a different reaction to cannabis. My advice would be to try out many different varieties of cannabis, as well as inhalation, edibles and tinctures. Go with the herb that smells most pleasing to you. Maybe a skunky weed makes you cringe, while a fruity variety makes you smile. Some people report depressive symptoms when using indica and anxiety with sativa. I would reccomend a hybrid with uplifting qualities. Get outside, breath some fresh air, go for a walk and stay in the present. Get a massage, or give back to the community. Depression usually results from anxiety in worrying about the future, or in regrets of mistakes from the past. The past and the future are only mental constructs, the only thing that is real is this moment. Live fully in the present, learn from the past and plan for a bright future. Cannabis can alter our thought patterns enough to break free from negative thinking, allowing us to live fully in the present moment. \n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":5721,"name":"Schizophrenia","slug":"schizophrenia","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}