Posted by comftnumb on December 26, 2002, at 11:49:57
In reply to semantics: triggers v. causes--anne and » ubergenius, posted by BeardedLady on December 26, 2002, at 10:24:48
http://www.healthscout.com/static/news/510418.html
http://www.xpresssites.com/buffalo/buffalo/xpspecialsections/healthandwellness/story_318702.asp
Summary:
Smoking pot increases the risk of the psychiatric disorder by about 30 percent (1st article, Swedish study). There is genetic evidence that marijuana use can result in schizophrenia or a significantly increased risk of schizophrenia (2nd article, Japanese Study). Cannabis used before age 18 raises the risk of schizophrenia six-fold (2nd article, Swedish Study).
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