7.+Discussion+Questions

In your opinion, which risk/cause factors have the greatest impact for the onset of psychosis?
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Marijuana use is quite common in many societies. What are your thoughts on Marijuana use?
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Some argue that psychosocial therapies for psychosis are more effective than antipsychotic medication because antipsychotic medication does not provide the client with coping skills. As well, the adherence to antipsychotic medication is poor (only taking up to 70% of medication as prescribed).
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In your opinion, which treatment method (antipsychotic medication or psychosocial interventions) do you think is most impactful for individuals experiencing psychotic symptoms? Is one better than the other?

We have seen that marijuana strains that are high in CBD can have anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and even antipsychotic effects. Should marijuana be used for these cases, instead of the orthodox drug prescriptions like benzodiazepines or heavy barbiturates? Would your answer change if the patient was a child?
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