A recent study conducted by the University of Queensland has found a potential link between victims of childhood trauma experiencing psychotic symptoms through cannabis use.
The trial explored responses from over 2,000 young people aged 16-25 including their use of cannabis, history of childhood trauma, psychotic-like experiences, and subjective effects when using cannabis.
UQ School of Psychology Honorary Fellow, Dr Molly Carlyle says cannabis users with more experiences of childhood trauma were more likely to experience dysphoria and paranoia as further symptoms of psychotic experiences.