Study: No Link Between Cannabis And Suicidal Behavior for Most Psychiatric Patients

A new Canadian study finds no notable link between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in most people with psychiatric disorders.

The findings, published in the journal Biology of Sex Differences, contrast with previous data suggesting that the drug is associated with an increased risk of suicidal behavior in the general population.

In a small subset of participants, however, heavy cannabis use was linked to a greater risk of suicidal behavior in men, suggesting a closer follow-up by medical...

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