The National Commission on Marihuana and Drug Abuse
Marihuana - A Signal of Misunderstanding.
Chapter II
marihuana use and its effects
Psychosis
Rare cases of full-blown psychotic episodes have been precipitated by marihuana.
Generally, the individuals had previous mental disorders or had poorly developed
personalities and were marginally adjusted to their life situation. Often the episode
occurred at times of excessive stress. These episodes are characteristically temporary.
Psychotherapy and sometimes medications are useful in prompt control and treatment of this
psychological reaction. In addition, rare nonspecific toxic psychoses have occurred after
extremely high doses. This state of nonspecific drug intoxication or acute brain syndrome
is self-limited and clears spontaneously as the drug is eliminated from the body.
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