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Daily high-potency use is associated with increased psychosis risk

STRONG EVIDENCE Safety & Risk

The multi-site EU-GEI study (Lancet Psychiatry, 2019) found daily users of high-potency cannabis (>10% THC) had ~5× the odds of a psychotic disorder, with population-level impact measurable in cities like Amsterdam and London. Association is firmly established; individual susceptibility varies — family history of psychosis is the key red flag.

What "strong evidence" means here:
Convergent evidence: controlled trials, systematic reviews, or long-established pharmacology.

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