CANNABIS SERIES | Dr. Marta Di Forti: Why Today's Weed Is Dangerous & How It Can Destroy Your Brain

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Nov 9, 2023

Dr. Marta Di Forti, a Clinical Reader in Psychosis Research at KCL and leader of the UK's first Cannabis Clinic, discusses the dangers of today's highly potent cannabis. She reveals alarming links between cannabis use and increased risks of psychosis, particularly in young users. Marta explains how edibles can lead to overdoses and the role age plays in mental health outcomes. The conversation highlights the complex relationship between childhood trauma and cannabis while advocating for public education and support systems for recovery.

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INSIGHT

High-THC, Low-CBD Cannabis Raises Psychosis Risk

THC potency rose while CBD declined in street cannabis, increasing psychosis risk.
Daily skunk users had up to a five-fold higher chance of first-episode psychosis versus nonusers.

INSIGHT

Cannabis Chemistry Is More Complex Than THC vs CBD

Cannabis contains 144+ compounds beyond THC and CBD that may affect effects.
The THC/CBD balance likely matters, but many other cannabinoids and terpenes remain understudied.

ADVICE

Be Cautious With Edibles And Vaping

Avoid edibles if you can't dose carefully because delayed effects cause overdoses.
Recognize edibles can deliver far more THC over hours than inhaled methods.

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Dr Marta Di Forti is a Clinical Reader in Psychosis Research at the Dept of Social, Developmental and Genetic Research, KCL. She leads the first Cannabis Clinic for patients with Psychotic disorders in UK. In 2021 she awarded the Royal College of Psychiatrist Researcher of the year prize. In 2020 she was granted a MRC Senior Research Fellowship to expand her research in the role of cannabis use in psychosis and its underlying biology.

Today on the show we discuss: why cannabis is more dangerous than ever today, what Marta’s research reveals about the link between cannabis and psychosis, why edibles can lead to an overdose, risk factors for developing psychosis and the role that your age plays in this, how to recover from psychosis and cannabis addiction, does the dosage actually make the poison and much more.

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