This webinar will explore the question of whether using cannabis increases the risk of acquiring long-term psychosis even after cessation of cannabis use. Background information will be provided on cannabis derivation, the psychoactive components, and forms of cannabis consumption. Brief review will be given of known benefits and risks of cannabis use. Mention will be made of the addictive nature of cannabis. A review of cannabis use disorder will occur. The basics of schizophrenia will be outlined as well as some of its potential causal factors.
I will then review the connection between long-term psychotic disorders and the use of cannabis based on a literature review. The webinar will focus on 5 risk factors that increase the likelihood of cannabis users developing chronic psychosis. The risk of developing psychosis amongst teenagers will be described. Research on the increased risk for developing schizophrenia amongst users with a family history of schizophrenia will be noted. Emphasis will be placed on studies indicating that heavy cannabis users who use daily have the highest risk. Explanation will be given concerning the heightened risk of schizophrenia in those who use high potency cannabis. An understanding that having a past history of psychotic symptoms increases the likelihood of procuring long-term psychosis will be stressed. Mention will be made on the impact of cannabis use in those who already have schizophrenia. Finally, research from large databases in Europe will describe the population impact of heavy cannabis use. Advice points will conclude the talk on who should really not use cannabis.
https://frumtherapist.com/workshops/ConnectionsBetween/viewConnections Between Cannabis Use & Long-Term Psychosis
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Presenter: Chaya (Lindsay) Jordan, MD
Course Length: 1 Hour
This workshop Offers 1 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
This webinar will explore the question of whether using cannabis increases the risk of acquiring long-term psychosis even after cessation of cannabis use. Background information will be provided on cannabis derivation, the psychoactive components, and forms of cannabis consumption. Brief review will be given of known benefits and risks of cannabis use. Mention will be made of the addictive nature of cannabis. A review of cannabis use disorder will occur. The basics of schizophrenia will be outlined as well as some of its potential causal factors.
I will then review the connection between long-term psychotic disorders and the use of cannabis based on a literature review. The webinar will focus on 5 risk factors that increase the likelihood of cannabis users developing chronic psychosis. The risk of developing psychosis amongst teenagers will be described. Research on the increased risk for developing schizophrenia amongst users with a family history of schizophrenia will be noted. Emphasis will be placed on studies indicating that heavy cannabis users who use daily have the highest risk. Explanation will be given concerning the heightened risk of schizophrenia in those who use high potency cannabis. An understanding that having a past history of psychotic symptoms increases the likelihood of procuring long-term psychosis will be stressed. Mention will be made on the impact of cannabis use in those who already have schizophrenia. Finally, research from large databases in Europe will describe the population impact of heavy cannabis use. Advice points will conclude the talk on who should really not use cannabis.
1. Introduction to topic, cannabis, cannabis use disorder,
and schizophrenia
2. quizes 1-3
3. explanation of 5 risk factors for developing long-term
psychosis when using cannabis
4. quiz 4-5
5. review of European data on widespread cannabis use and summary (10 Minutes)
6. quiz 6