Tag: cannabis

One in four people who have had cannabis-induced psychosis develop schizophrenia

People who have developed psychoses from getting high from cannabis have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia. The risk is much greater than if someone in your close family has had the diagnosis. Young men in particular are at risk.

Norwegians are divided on whether to punish those who use cannabis

Punishments for sexual offenses and drug offenses are undergoing changes, but in very different ways. Researchers have now taken a deep dive into what people think and believe about law, justice, and punishment in these areas.

Increased use and stronger cannabis throws more people into psychoses

The number of psychoses triggered by cannabis has increased significantly in Norway, Sweden and Denmark.

No decriminalisation of drugs in Norway yet: Being caught with a joint can still have major consequences

There was a historic drop in reported drug offenses last year, as well as a sharp reduction in penalties. “Some people probably think that drugs have been decriminalised in Norway. This is not the case,” says researcher Katrine Holter.

Does pot really make you dumber?

A Norwegian economist thinks cannabis doesn’t necessarily make you less intelligent. He says earlier research on declining IQ among users has neglected to account for social backgrounds. But other researchers blame the drugs.