Original research
by
Callaghan, Russell C. et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Cannabis legalization in many jurisdictions worldwide has raised concerns that such legislation might increase the burden of transient and persistent psychotic illnesses in society. Our study aimed to address this issue.
Findings/Key points
Implementation of Canada's cannabis legalization framework was not associated with evidence of significant changes in cannabis-induced psychosis or schizophrenia ED presentations.
Design/methods
Emergency department presentations aggregated across Alberta and Ontario April 1, 2015–December 31, 2019
Keywords
Policy/Regulatory
Mental health
