Meta-Analyses of Studies Exploring the Connection Between Psychosis and Marijuana

question 23

Multiple Choice

Meta-analyses of studies exploring the connection between psychosis and marijuana use conclude that ____.

• A) risk of psychosis is increased by 75 percent in marijuana users
• B) heavy use of marijuana increases the risk of psychosis by up to 200 percent
• C) psychotic symptoms observed with heavy marijuana use are due to the transitory effects of intoxication
• D) estimates states that up to 25 percent of the cases of psychosis might not have occurred if marijuana had not been used

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