"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not, genius will not, education will not. The slogan 'press on' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."
Calvin Coolidge
"They've outlawed the number one vegetable on the planet."
Timothy Leary
"The job of a citizen is to keen his mouth open."
Gunter Grass
Psychosis and Cannabis
From the Australian Drug FoundationIn general, there appears to be three separate circumstances whereby cannabis and psychosis are linked.
- It is believed that cannabis use - especially if heavy and regular - may be linked to a condition known as a drug-induced psychosis or cannabis psychosis. This can last up to a few days. The episodes are often characterised by hallucinations, delusions, memory loss and confusion.
- Cannabis use may also precipitate a latent psychosis. In other words, it could bring forward an episode of schizophrenia or manic depressive psychosis in a vulnerable or pre-disposed individual.
- It is possible that cannabis use can trigger psychotic episodes in a person who already has a mental illness
