Cannabis acute use impacts symptoms and functionality in a cohort of antipsychotic naïve First Episode of Psychosis individuals

DiscussionThe acute use of cannabis influenced the clinical presentation at our FEP baseline assessment, but did not to influence symptoms or functional outcomes at 10-week follow-up. Additionally, acute cannabis users had a better response for excitement and positive symptoms. Higher excitement symptoms at presentation of FEP should raise concerns of possible acute use of cannabis. Longer follow-up times may elucidate whether the effects on functionality would be more evident later in disease development.
Source: Schizophrenia Research: Cognition - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research