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High-potency marijuana highlights the risk of cannabis-induced psychiatric disorders
As more states legalize recreational cannabis products, there’s been greater consumer demand for more powerful weed, raising the possible of risk of psychiatric disorders.
Study: Psychosis links to teen cannabis use stronger than thought
A new study suggests that the association between adolescents' cannabis consumption and psychotic disorders may be even stronger than previously thought. Earlier studies have shown that their still-developing brains are particularly vulnerable to damage by the drug.
High-potency marijuana highlights the risk of cannabis-induced psychiatric disorders
As more states legalize recreational cannabis products, there’s been greater consumer demand for more powerful weed, raising the possible of risk of psychiatric disorders.
Former teen sues Stiiizy claiming high THC products produced cannabis psychosis
A man who would not disclose his name is suing cannabis company Stiiizy claiming that when he was a teen he used the company’s high-potency vape products which caused him to experience cannabis psychosis. The man, only identified as John Doe, began vaping under pressure from his friends. He argues that Stiiizy’s marketing and advertising compelled him to continue vaping excessively.
The real problem with legal weed
New York is trying to treat an addictive substance just like any other product.
When New York legalized recreational marijuana in 2021, the future seemed bright. “It has been a long road to get here, but it will be worth the wait,” State Senator Liz Krueger, a sponsor of the legislation, told New Yorkers.
I am a doctor. I see the harm high-potency THC does to children.
I am an emergency medicine physician in southern Colorado. I see the harms of high-potency THC on a daily basis, and I wish you could see what I see.
Cannabis company Stiiizy faces second lawsuit from teen alleging psychosis
Another California teen is suing popular cannabis company Stiiizy, alleging that underage use of the company’s products triggered a psychotic episode.
According to San Francisco TV station KRON, a high school student started using Stiiizy vaporizer products after “seeing cool advertisements on Snapchat.”
Student alleges Stiiizy fails to warn of weed-induced psychosis
Cannabis retailer Stiiizy Inc.'s marketing of potent weed vape pens to teenagers puts them at risk for cannabis-induced psychosis, according to a new lawsuit filed in California state court.
Quarter of mental health cases linked to cannabis
One in four admissions to Guernsey's adult mental health ward in 2023 were likely to be linked to cannabis use, a States report has found. This compares with 4% of cases in 2019, when medicinal cannabis prescriptions were introduced. That means there could be other contributing factors, but doctors think it is more likely to be linked to cannabis than not.
I know cannabis isn’t safe: it made me stab my friend to death
A woman in California who became a killer while gripped by psychosis says companies selling the drug legally are hiding the truth about its effects
Vape pens cause teen psychosis, 2nd lawsuit claims
The lawsuit is the second such complaint to be filed against STIIIZY LLC, accusing it of marketing to teens, whose heavy use allegedly leads to psychosis. The company denied that its products are aimed at minors
Popular cannabis brand accused of failing to warn users of potency
Lawyers representing twin sisters who experienced cannabis-induced psychosis from Stiiizy products they started using when they were teens have filed suit against the brand, alleging they used “deceptive marketing tactics” to promote their high-potency products and have contributed to the uptick in cannabis-induced psychosis hospitalizations across the state.