title: Understanding the Link Between Cannabinoids and Psychosis.
abstract: The changing legal landscape surrounding cannabis is likely a contributing factor to the increasing rates of cannabis use worldwide. Accordingly, consequences of cannabis use translate into sizeable public health implications. While the medicinal purposes of cannabis are often sensationalized, information regarding its harmful effects is largely confined to the scientific community. Therefore, educational campaigns informing the public about the links between cannabinoids and psychosis are urgently needed.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.|Schizophrenia and Addictions Divisions, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Rabin
authors.affiliation: Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.|Schizophrenia and Addictions Divisions, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.|Division of Brain and Therapeutics, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: George
mesh_terms: D002186:Cannabinoids / Q000633:toxicity*; D002394:Catechol O-Methyltransferase / Q000235:genetics; D015198:Designer Drugs / Q000633:toxicity; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D002189:Marijuana Abuse / Q000150:complications*; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000139:chemically induced; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D002186:Cannabinoids; D015198:Designer Drugs; C588010:COMT protein, human; D002394:Catechol O-Methyltransferase