|Articles|November 18, 2013
Mini-quiz: Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder
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Key Takeaways
- Comorbid cannabis use disorder affects about one-quarter of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.
- Cannabis can trigger an acute psychotic presentation, particularly in vulnerable individuals.
What percentage of patients with schizophrenia have a comorbid cannabis use disorder? Take the quiz and learn more.
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What percentage of patients with schizophrenia have a comorbid cannabis use disorder?
For the answer,
Answer: D. 25% of patients with schizophrenia have a comorbid cannabis use disorder.
While research suggests that cannabis use can induce an acute psychotic state, there is controversy about whether it may precipitate psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia. However, a history of cannabis misuse is more common in patients who are schizophrenic than in the general population.
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