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Re: Marijuana triggered my schizophrenia

Posted by BeardedLady on December 26, 2002, at 5:55:12

In reply to Re: Marijuana triggered my schizophrenia, posted by comftnumb on December 25, 2002, at 23:43:22


> But for young smokers, a word of caution. Know that marijuana has been shown to increase your chance of getting schizophrenia by sixfold. That means you have a 6% chance of getting schizo compared to a 1% chance normally. Is that worth it? I don't know: although both percentages are small, 6% is a significant risk.

Are you sure this is correct? That marijuana can increase your chance of becoming schizophrenic? Or does it simply increase your chance of showing symptoms of the illness earlier than it would have otherwise?

I would imagine that just about any drug--or food, for that matter--can trigger something latent within you. But as for marijuana causing schizophrenia--well, it's just something I'd never heard.

The first time I smoked pot was in the 7th grade. I spent much of 10th grade high, but the love affair faded. I probably smoke once a year, and that's only because I'm afraid I'll get anxious. That's a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Anyway, just wanted to ask about that.

Cheers.

beardy : )>


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