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Cannabis use appears to be linked with the earlier onset of psychosis, a new study suggests.

The meta analysis of previous studies found people who used cannabis developed psychosis on average over two years younger. Although the nature of the link is not known for certain the authors of the study in the Archive of General Psychiatry say its findings "support the hypothesis that cannabis use plays a causal role in the development of psychosis in some patients" and suggest renewed warnings about the dangers posed by the drug.

Meanwhile right-of-centre thinktank the Centre for Social Justice says family breakdown is leading to a rise in mental illness.

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By Keith Sellick

Last week, I posted about TV's Am I Normal, which looked at addictions such as drugs and alcohol but also computer gaming and gambling. Radio Four is also covering the subject with the Chemistry of Addiction series.

By Keith Sellick

About 10 years ago I had a very understanding employer: came in late, and
worked late, sometimes being the last to leave (they were that trusting).
One evening I finished a job at about 10pm and then started playing on the
computer Sid Meier’s Civilization. I was still playing when the rest of the
staff arrived in the morning.

Even one puff of a cannabis joint can lead to psychosis, according to research by doctors from two British universities.