bipolar – Marijuana Impact Group https://themig.org Marijuana Impact Group Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:54:30 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://themig.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo_reduced-150x150.png bipolar – Marijuana Impact Group https://themig.org 32 32 Bipolar Disorders and Cannabis… A Correlation https://themig.org/bipolar-disorders-and-cannabis-a-correlation/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:40:23 +0000 https://www.thenmi.org/?p=7219 For those with a diagnosis of a Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD), a recent study in Denmark revealed a nearly two-fold increase in “unipolar depression” and a near four-fold increase in “bipolar” disorders. Authors Jefsen, O (et.al.) recently published their findings in JAMA Psychiatry (May 24, 2023).

This is a longitudinal study, ranging from 2005 to 2021, involving nearly 6.6 million people in Denmark. The study demonstrates a correlation, not causation, between a Cannabis Use Disorders (CUD), and the development of either a unipolar or bipolar disorder. Unipolar depression being defined as protracted episodes of depression. Whereas Bipolar being defined as a fluctuating cycle of deep depression followed by periods of highly elevated mood levels. Men being most prone to adverse outcomes. 

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