The proportion of new schizophrenia cases linked to cannabis use has nearly tripled in almost two decades, increasing gradually as access to the drug was expanded for medical and later ...

Hospital care for CUD rose by 270%, and 10% of new schizophrenia cases could have been prevented if severe cannabis users had ceased use, with this figure rising to 18% for males aged 14-24.

The three phases of schizophrenia are the prodromal, active, and residual phases. Symptoms of schizophrenia can depend on the phase. Early symptoms of schizophrenia may be similar to other conditions.