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Iannys · 12-07-2006, 11:33 PM

DOES CANNABIS USE CAUSE INSANITY?

ABSTRACT

Introduction. Recent literature reviews have concluded that the notion of cannabis-induced insanity lacks conceptual and pragmatic validity. This paper focuses on ‘true’ cannabis insanity (CP) - a unique mental disorder arising from intoxication by cannabinoids, persisting beyond their metabolisation, and occurring without predisposition to psychosis.

Methods. A documentary research study was planned to evaluate the hypothesis that cannabis use (CU) is a cause of psychosis – either general (schizophrenia) or unique (true CP). This hypothesis generated two testable predictions: (1) trends in CU and CP should be positively correlated, and (2) the demographic and treatment characteristics of CP cases should be different from the profiles of both cases of schizophrenia and other cannabis-related mental and behavioural disorders (MBDs) defined by ICD-10 – notably acute cannabis intoxication (ACI) and harmful cannabis use (HCU). National official statistics were collected on (a) the annual number and characteristics of diagnosed cases of schizophrenia and cannabis-related MBDs in England from 1998/99 (1995/96 for CP) to 2002/03 (Hospital Episode Statistics); and (b) the prevalence of past-year CU among 16-59s in England & Wales in the decade ending 2002/03 (British Crime Survey).

Findings. The annual rate of CP among English CUs was typically as low as one in 10,000. But although past-year CU climbed from 2.55 million (8.7%) in 1994 to 3.36 million (10.9%) in 2002/03, there were no clear trends in either schizophrenia (36,000-38,500 cases annually) or CP cases (280-380). Both predictions were disconfirmed. First, the correlation between CU and CP numbers over six comparison years was found to be small and non-significant. Second, although CP cases were clearly different from schizophrenia cases - including being a mean 15-years younger, and averaging one (rather than 4-5) months in-patient treatment – their profile was very similar to that of both ACI and HCU cases. Lastly, assessment of research evidence about cannabis consumption over the study period found no significant changes in relevant variables (eg. dosage, THC potency).

Conclusions. There was no support for the claim that cannabis use can cause psychosis, nor for a ‘true’ CP. Instead, CP cases were arguably misdiagnoses of extreme cases of ACI and HCU, and/or MBDs arising from other/multiple drug use. Urgent research is also needed into which ingredients of cannabis are responsible for any mental disorders which are attributed to its use, particularly since Britain’s most popular product - Moroccan soap-bar/formula - is routinely adulterated with toxic chemicals.

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By the way, I hate soap bar!

pieceofmyheart · 12-07-2006, 11:45 PM

For me, lack of cannabis causes insanity. :wink:

pipeline · 12-08-2006, 12:53 AM

Sure does. Look, it says right here.

12-08-2006, 01:12 AM

It sure does - it makes us INsane, INdependent, INdividual, INsightful, INtrospective and INdivisible.

I'm IN...

ws

geezeressa · 12-08-2006, 06:19 AM

Cannabis causes sanity.

geezeressa · 12-08-2006, 06:21 AM

"It was a bud THIS BIG"

12-12-2006, 12:50 AM

nah. It just allows me to think outside the box.

12-12-2006, 12:50 AM

not to mention its one hell of a good pain reliever

havalota · 12-12-2006, 05:04 AM

YES, one small joint in a citizens pocket or behind the ear, or even smoked causes our government to go insane.

naga_sadu · 12-20-2006, 06:39 PM

Does questioning / refuting the establishment and the "established social norms" count as insanity?

12-07-2006, 11:33 PM	#1
Iannys New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 7	DOES CANNABIS USE CAUSE INSANITY? DOES CANNABIS USE CAUSE INSANITY? ABSTRACT Introduction. Recent literature reviews have concluded that the notion of cannabis-induced insanity lacks conceptual and pragmatic validity. This paper focuses on ‘true’ cannabis insanity (CP) - a unique mental disorder arising from intoxication by cannabinoids, persisting beyond their metabolisation, and occurring without predisposition to psychosis. Methods. A documentary research study was planned to evaluate the hypothesis that cannabis use (CU) is a cause of psychosis – either general (schizophrenia) or unique (true CP). This hypothesis generated two testable predictions: (1) trends in CU and CP should be positively correlated, and (2) the demographic and treatment characteristics of CP cases should be different from the profiles of both cases of schizophrenia and other cannabis-related mental and behavioural disorders (MBDs) defined by ICD-10 – notably acute cannabis intoxication (ACI) and harmful cannabis use (HCU). National official statistics were collected on (a) the annual number and characteristics of diagnosed cases of schizophrenia and cannabis-related MBDs in England from 1998/99 (1995/96 for CP) to 2002/03 (Hospital Episode Statistics); and (b) the prevalence of past-year CU among 16-59s in England & Wales in the decade ending 2002/03 (British Crime Survey). Findings. The annual rate of CP among English CUs was typically as low as one in 10,000. But although past-year CU climbed from 2.55 million (8.7%) in 1994 to 3.36 million (10.9%) in 2002/03, there were no clear trends in either schizophrenia (36,000-38,500 cases annually) or CP cases (280-380). Both predictions were disconfirmed. First, the correlation between CU and CP numbers over six comparison years was found to be small and non-significant. Second, although CP cases were clearly different from schizophrenia cases - including being a mean 15-years younger, and averaging one (rather than 4-5) months in-patient treatment – their profile was very similar to that of both ACI and HCU cases. Lastly, assessment of research evidence about cannabis consumption over the study period found no significant changes in relevant variables (eg. dosage, THC potency). Conclusions. There was no support for the claim that cannabis use can cause psychosis, nor for a ‘true’ CP. Instead, CP cases were arguably misdiagnoses of extreme cases of ACI and HCU, and/or MBDs arising from other/multiple drug use. Urgent research is also needed into which ingredients of cannabis are responsible for any mental disorders which are attributed to its use, particularly since Britain’s most popular product - Moroccan soap-bar/formula - is routinely adulterated with toxic chemicals. ...........----------------..................-------------------....................... By the way, I hate soap bar!
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12-07-2006, 11:45 PM	#2
pieceofmyheart Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: my secret garden Posts: 1,854	For me, lack of cannabis causes insanity. :wink:
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pipeline Cannabotanist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 39 N Posts: 4,714	Sure does. Look, it says right here.
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Guest Guest Posts: n/a	It sure does - it makes us INsane, INdependent, INdividual, INsightful, INtrospective and INdivisible. I'm IN... ws
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12-08-2006, 06:19 AM	#5
geezeressa Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: here there and everywhere Posts: 273	Cannabis causes sanity. __________________ The time of the lone wolf is over Just jump into the river together
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12-08-2006, 06:21 AM	#6
geezeressa Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: here there and everywhere Posts: 273	"It was a bud THIS BIG" __________________ The time of the lone wolf is over Just jump into the river together
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12-12-2006, 12:50 AM	#7
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	nah. It just allows me to think outside the box.
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havalota Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 83	YES, one small joint in a citizens pocket or behind the ear, or even smoked causes our government to go insane.
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12-20-2006, 06:39 PM	#10
naga_sadu Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 556	Does questioning / refuting the establishment and the "established social norms" count as insanity? __________________ Smoke herb! "....what CNN never dared to tell you." Thanx for the idea Vision of Shiva... 1. Corp watch: Please read and support! 2. Backyard compost makers unite!!
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