Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4182239 | L'Encéphale | 2009 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The objective of this article was to examine whether cannabis use can be an independent risk factor for chronic psychotic disorders, by using established criteria of causality. Data extracted from the selected studies showed that cannabis use may be an independent risk factor for the development of psychotic disorders. Early screening of the vulnerability to psychotic disorder should permit improved focus on prevention and information about the specific risks related to cannabis use among this population.
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Authors
P.-Y. Le Bec, M. Fatséas, C. Denis, E. Lavie, M. Auriacombe,