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Slobodan Loga¹, Svjetlana Loga-Zec, Mira Spremo

¹Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. sloga@bih.net.ba

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Summary

Cannabis use in adolescents is linked to psychiatric issues like psychosis, depression, and suicidal thoughts. These adverse effects may stem from cannabis

Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Adolescent Health
Neuroscience

Background:

Adolescent cannabis use is a growing public health concern.
Understanding the psychiatric risks associated with early cannabis exposure is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the association between adolescent cannabis consumption and psychiatric disturbances.
To identify specific psychiatric conditions linked to cannabis use in young individuals.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on cannabis use and adolescent mental health.
Analysis of reported psychiatric outcomes in adolescent cannabis users.

Main Results:

Significant correlations found between cannabis use and conditions including cannabis-induced psychosis, depression, and panic attacks.

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Elevated rates of suicidal ideation were observed among adolescent cannabis users.

Both direct pharmacological effects and stress during intoxication may contribute to negative outcomes.

Conclusions:

Cannabis use in adolescence poses serious risks for psychiatric disturbances.
Early intervention and prevention strategies are crucial for at-risk youth.
Further research is needed to elucidate the precise mechanisms underlying these associations.