People who smoke the highly-potent form of cannabis called skunk are almost seven times more likely to develop a psychotic illness than those who use the traditional hash. Researchers at University College London made the discovery after looking at the admission records of hospitals for conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, and paranoia. Experts say teenagers are particularly susceptible, since the drug may trigger the latent disease in people who are genetically predisposed.
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