More people with psychosis are using cannabis. Medical professionals are worried

October 8, 2025

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(STAT News) – Marijuana use by people with psychosis is 10% higher in states where the drug has been legalized

Cannabis use rates among people with psychosis have surged in states that have legalized the drug, according to a new study.

Medical professionals say the trend — especially when combined with more potent variants of the drug available on the market — could worsen existing mental illnesses and endanger people with a genetic predisposition for psychosis. (Read More)