September 18, 2025

Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Psychosis, Elevated Dopamine Activity in Specific Brain Regions

 Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Psychosis, Elevated Dopamine Activity in Specific Brain Regions

Scientists have found a potential mechanism connecting cannabis use to psychosis risk: elevated dopamine levels in key brain regions.

Cannabis users with addiction may face a higher risk of psychosis due to elevated dopamine levels in the brain, according to a new study.
The study, recently published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that…