Posted by linkadge on December 22, 2013, at 14:17:35
In reply to Re: Marijuna Use Linked to Schizophrenia In Teens, posted by alexandra_k on December 22, 2013, at 1:59:26
In lower doses, it could (theoretically) improve performance for certain individuals. Pot increases dopamine in the prefrontal cortex and in the limbic system. The former effect might improve cognition in certain circumstances.
There was a study that showed that schizophrenics seem to use in a dose range that would enhance prefrontal dopamine release, but not so much limbic release.
Smoking tobacco is highly prevalent in schizophrenics. Few seem to suggest, however, that smoking tobacco increases the risk of schizophrenia. In fact, some studies suggest that tobacco smoking schizophrenics tolerate antipsychotics better and tend to have better cognition and clinical outcomes.
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