Link Between Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use

Genes that increase the risk of developing schizophrenia may also increase the likelihood of using cannabis. This is according to a new study led by King's College London, published today in iMolecular Psychiatry/i. Previous studies have identified a link between cannabis use and schizophrenia, but it has remained unclear whether this association is due to cannabis directly increasing the risk of the disorder. The new results suggest that part ...