People who smoke the more powerful kind of cannabis known as skunk are 18 times more likely to develop psychosis than those who smoke milder forms, according to research by psychiatrists. Early results from a study presented to the annual meeting of the Royal College of Psychiatrists suggest that skunk poses significantly greater dangers to mental health than the traditional kinds of cannabis, such as hash.
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Why 'skunk' smokers are 18 TIMES more likely to become psychotic than other cannabis users - Daily Mail 3rd July 2008
Skunk 'psychosis risk' warning - BBC Health News 2nd July 2008
Cannabis dangers: Skunk smokers more at risk of psychosis than hash users - The Guardian 3rd July 2008
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