New research uncovers how cannabis addiction, not casual use, is genetically tied to severe mental health conditions, raising red flags for policy, treatment, and prevention.
Study: The genetic relationship between cannabis use disorder, cannabis use and psychiatric disorders. Image credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock.com
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Mental Health, researchers in the United States investigated and compared the genetic relationships and causal links between cannabis use, cannabis use disorder (CanUD), and a wide range of psychiatric disorders.
Background
In the United States, over 52 million people aged 12 and older reported using cannabis in a year, and approximately 16 million met the criteria for CanUD. With the growing legalization and rising…