American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Lead: State Cannabis Legalization and Psychosis-Related Health Care Utilization
Lead: State Cannabis Legalization and Psychosis-Related Health Care Utilization
Lead: State Cannabis Legalization and Psychosis-Related Health Care Utilization
Tuesday 14th February 2023
Discover the impact of state cannabis legalization on psychosis-related health care claims in this episode of 'Addiction Medicine Unpacked'.
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Get the buttons here!Cannabis Legalization and Mental Health: What the Data Reveals
The study found no statistically significant increase in rates of psychosis-related health outcomes associated with state medical and recreational cannabis policies.
Ever thought about how cannabis legalization might impact mental health care? This episode of 'Addiction Medicine Unpacked' dives into a study that examined over 63 million health care claims to see if state cannabis laws affect psychosis-related diagnoses. The surprising takeaway? There’s no significant link between state cannabis policies and an increase in psychosis-related health outcomes. But that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Host Claire Rasmussen also touches on other intriguing studies, like one exploring the long-term effects of recreational cannabis on substance use and social outcomes. You'll also hear about the cost-effectiveness of office-based buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder, and how immune system changes are tied to both psychosis and substance use. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a student, or someone affected by addiction, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
Tune in for an engaging, non-judgmental discussion that sheds light on the complexities of addiction medicine.