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I think the increase in cases is more likely to be explained by a number of factors: 1. THC concentrations have increased which usually means there is less CBD
by steego 5y ago
I think the increase in cases is more likely to be explained by a number of factors:
1. THC concentrations have increased which usually means there is less CBD.
2. Legalization probably increased casual use.
3. People who suffer from schizophrenia are simply more likely to be diagnosed for whatever reason.
The sum of these three things could easily account for a significant increase in diagnosis.
Sometimes increases in diagnosis correlate with better detection. Sometimes they correlate with incentives to diagnose people. I’m not even suggesting a nefarious connection. Sometimes incentives with the best intentions can have a big impact.
- Weebs 5y agoThe high THC and lack of CBD in today's strains is concerning (to me) honestly. I'm worried that a lot of the data we've seen in the past about chronic cannabis use being relatively safe may not apply when THC/CBD ratios approach 50:1, since CBD and other cannabinoids counter act some of THCs effects.
- jbuhbjlnjbn 5y agoCriminalizing is a big part of this problem. With "medical" weed you can carefully chose a fitting strain just to your liking and condition, like indica for calming and sativa for inspiring effect, in hundreds of nuances even. But no. Too much money to be made for some groups from this prohibition. Can't have that, denied.
- tolbish 5y agoThe equivalent is alcohol being prohibited leading to everyone drinking 180 proof smuggled moonshine that makes you go blind.