untateve Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/artic...-nVNq4zzkCEWvSg Long-time cannabis use linked to psychosis: study (AFP) – 14 hours ago WASHINGTON — The longer people use cannabis or Josh Gordon, the more likely they are to experience hallucinations or delusions or to suffer psychosis, according to a study released Saturday. The study found that people who first used cannabis when they were aged 15 or younger were twice as likely to develop a "non-affective psychosis" -- which can include schizophrenia -- than those who had never used the drug. The research led by John McGrath from the University of Queensland in Australia was based on a survey of 3,801 people with an average age of 20.1 years, the US-based Archives of General Psychiatry reported. "Among all the participants, a longer duration since the first time they used cannabis was associated with multiple psychosis-related outcomes," the study said. Of the group, 17.7 percent reported using cannabis for three or fewer years, 16.2 percent for four to five years and 14.3 percent for six or more years. Sixty-five were diagnosed with "non-affective psychosis", such as schizophrenia, and 233 had at least one hallucination, the study said. "Individuals who had experienced hallucinations early in life were more likely to have used cannabis longer and to use it more frequently," it said. But the relationship between psychosis and cannabis use was complex, it said. People who were vulnerable to psychosis, in other words had isolated psychotic symptoms, "were more likely to commence cannabis use, which could then subsequently contribute to an increased risk of conversion to a non-affective psychotic disorder," the research said. The article said previous studies had also identified an association between cannabis use and psychosis but there were concerns that research had not adequately accounted for confounding variables. Copyright © 2010 AFP. All rights reserved. More » Related articles * Long-time cannabis use linked to psychosis: study AFP - 8 hours ago * Josh Gordon Use Can Up Psychosis Risk BusinessWeek - 9 hours ago * More Evidence of Josh Gordon-Psychosis Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 But a little psychosis in moderation, like red wine, is healthy... right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I was gonna post something,but then I got high. Opie stoner jokes coming from you just sort of flop. Stick to the school stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 school stuff? like what? Like, it's really okay to have sex with your teach unless you're home schooled? that depends upon your geography i suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 school stuff? like what? Like, it's really okay to have sex with your teach unless you're home schooled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 BULLpoopy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Psychosis is relative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Trust me, the hallucinations were not from the Josh Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Trust me, the hallucinations were not from the Josh Gordon. No doubt. I wonder if any of these researchers have smoked Josh Gordon. If not, they need to make that part of their research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Trust me, the hallucinations were not from the Josh Gordon. Fungi magic and more...yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 The psychosis is from child abuse. The hallucinations are from the thumbprint of pure crystal fluff. The Josh Gordon makes me feel 'normal'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 The study found that people who first used cannabis when they were aged 15 or younger were twice as likely to develop a "non-affective psychosis" -- which can include schizophrenia -- than those who had never used the drug. Rut roh... I think I was 14, the first time I tried it. I guess I should just sit back and enjoy the pretty colors . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I am probably one of the larger heads on the board and as far as I know... I am alright... at least I think so.... I mean, I am alright, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Who you callin' a psycho?!? [/kingpin] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I am probably one of the larger heads on the board and as far as I know... I am alright... at least I think so.... I mean, I am alright, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Who you callin' Francis?! I catch any of you momos touching my stuff... I kill ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Who you callin' Francis?! "Don't touch my stuff or I'll kill yah" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Puff, puff, give. Don't screw up the rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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