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Undeniable facts: * Cannabis is a common psychosis trigger to those with an existing disposition (even if they don’t know it yet). * Legal access to cannabis
by cqqxo4zV46cp 2y ago
Undeniable facts:
* Cannabis is a common psychosis trigger to those with an existing disposition (even if they don’t know it yet).
* Legal access to cannabis increases the number of people using it. This sounds obvious, and it is, but the most bandwagonny drive-by harm reduction advocates will deny it.
* There is a lesser frequency of psychotic episodes in heavy users because plenty of people learn to stay away from their psychosis triggers once they know what they are. Those that continue, are somewhat less likely to present to a hospital (voluntarily).
All of these things are true, yet this article is still pearl clutching bait.
- grumpymouse 2y agoEven if it does only cause psychosis in people who have a disposition to psychotic illness, why is that fine?
- n8henrie 2y agoIn that case seems like it would be fine... for people that don't have a predisposition for psychotic illness, right? From the article: > The report notes 94% of heavy cannabis users never experience psychosis. Is there a number (below 100%) that would make it "fine"?
- Steven420 2y agoBecause many things can trigger psychosis such as stress