The Science of ParentingFebruary 3, 2025
The Link between Cannabis and Psychosis in Teens Is Real
Teens have access to vastly more potent cannabis than their parents had at their age. Parents need to understand the risks, including psychosis
Stories by Carrie E. Bearden
Carrie E. Bearden is a professor of psychiatry, biobehavioral sciences and psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles. She directs a clinical research program focused on early intervention for psychosis spectrum disorders in young people (https://capps.semel.ucla.edu). Follow her at @carriebearden.bsky.social