Cannabinoids and psychosis : cause and treatment
Epidemiological studies suggest that cannabis is a risk factor for psychotic illness. The main active ingredient is Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). In healthy humans, the acute administration of THC can elicit transient psychotic symptoms and cognitive impairment. THC stimulates the endocanabinoid C...
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King's College London (University of London)
2012
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