If You Smoke To Much Cannabis Does It Cause Schizophrenia Or Other Pyschotic Problems?
My uncle had schizophrenia, and there is a history of mental illness in my family. I have been smoking cannabis everyday for about 2 years, and I have heard some people say that this can lead to psychotic problems. Im 19 and I have bipolar disorder and I had one psychotic episode a few months back. It was really strange, and I cant really put it into words. Also what are the early signs of this illness? Thank you for the help.
Cannabis can increase the rate at which the symptoms of Schizophrenia reveal themselves, but it doesn’t cause it.
by Joel R
on 10. Jan, 2010
The psychotic problems would have to exist for them to manifest at all. Weed doesn’t cause it.
by T Leeves
on 10. Jan, 2010
i think it can be beneficial in some cases and not in others… if you are having episodes then i would probably quit and see if that helps!!
by BIG-G
on 10. Jan, 2010
no
but you can smoke yourself stupid
by jonathon
on 10. Jan, 2010
Don’t think so and friends I know who smoke moderately are just fine.
by Becky V
on 10. Jan, 2010
IDK, but it can make you sterile and u can also lose brain cells..which if your only 19 you may need in the future.
by phatbott
on 10. Jan, 2010
Many people think so…
by Sunshine
on 11. Jan, 2010
No…
Trust me…I’m 44…
What does that tell you…
by Damn Pocket Protector
on 11. Jan, 2010
I have some friends who have a son that is now about 30 years old. By way of background, when he was a young teenager he smoked a lot of marijuana. He was probably a daily user and he predominately used marijuana. He was diagnosed as a schizophrenia about 17 or 18 years ago. As part of the diagnosis, his doctor(s) discussed his condition and his early childhood use of marijuana. Apparently there’s a good deal of information regarding the long term effects of using marijuana during a young age. It appears it affects the developement of the mind and how it wil function years later. There’s a lot of information to suggest it’s the worst time for a child to engage in drug use.
To me, it’s just so sad to see this man deal with his problems on a daily basis as a result of smoking marijuana while he was a teenager. His medical problems have really put a strain on his life and the lives of his parents. To me, with the possibilities of such consequences, I would do everything in my power to deter my child from taking such a risk. I mean we’re talking about a life-long condition for what, the joy of getting high from smoking some cannabis?
It also seems that once a person has completed their physical development and again process, the chances of something getting short-wired greatly diminishes as well.
good luck to all
Stretch
by stretch
on 11. Jan, 2010