Cannabis and psychosis.
BACKGROUND
Cannabis use is commonly identified in people who present with psychosis.


OBJECTIVE
This case study aims to provide a practical approach for general practitioners seeing patients with comorbid cannabis and mental health concerns.


CONCLUSIONS
Cannabis related comorbidity is commonly seen in general practice. General practitioners can manage most presentations and help to reduce the likely occurrence of cannabis induced psychosis through the use of psychosocial support, brief interventions and harm minimisation.
Sim
Moira G
MG
School of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, University of Western Australia. Moira.Sim@health.wa.gov.au
Khong
Eric
E
Hulse
Gary
G
D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003073:Cognitive Dissonance; D003219:Confidentiality; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods*; D006212:Hallucinations / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D002189:Marijuana Abuse / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011368:Professional-Family Relations