The Impact of Cannabis Use on Cognitive Functioning in Patients With Schizophrenia: A Meta-analysis of Existing Findings and New Data in a First-Episode Sample

Yücel, Murat; Bora, Emre; I. Lubman, Dan; Solowij, Nadia; J. Brewer, Warrick; Cotton, Sue; Conus, Philippe; Takagi, Michael; Fornito, A.; J. Wood, Stephen; D. McGorry, Patrick; Pantelis, Christos

doi:10.1093/schbul/sbq079

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The Impact of Cannabis Use on Cognitive Functioning in Patients With Schizophrenia: A Meta-analysis of Existing Findings and New Data in a First-Episode Sample

Published in Schizophrenia Bulletin • Jul 25, 2010

Authors:

Murat Yücel

Emre Bora

Dan I. Lubman

Abstract

Cannabis use is highly prevalent among people with schizophrenia, and coupled with impaired cognition, is thought to heighten the risk of illness onset. However, while heavy cannabis use has been associated with cognitive deficits in long-term users, studies among patients with schizophrenia have be...

Subject

Cannabis

Schizophrenia (object-oriented programming)

Psychology

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