Australian researchers are recommending that any history of childhood trauma be addressed when developing treatment services for cannabis use problems and psychotic disorders.
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“Childhood trauma may increase the chance of young people experiencing psychotic symptoms when using cannabis,” explains a statement from the University of Queensland.
“Our research found cannabis use was associated with more psychotic-like experiences, and this association was stronger for people with more experiences of childhood trauma,” says Molly Carlyle, an honourary fellow at the university.
“Psychotic experiences can include symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations, which increase the risk of substance use, depressive or anxiety disorders and psychotic disorders,” according to
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