Category: Withdrawal Management
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As cannabis becomes more potent and widely used, psychiatry is seeing an increase in psychosis-related concerns. High-THC cannabis can trigger paranoia, hallucinations, and psychotic symptoms—especially in people with certain vulnerabilities, including family history, trauma exposure, or developing brains. This article explains what psychiatry screens for before recommending cannabis use, who is most at risk, and…
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This article is part of Medication-Assisted Treatment & Harm Reduction Psychiatry, a series examining how PMHNPs use evidence-based medications and harm reduction principles to support long-term recovery. Many people feel anxious before their first PMHNP addiction appointment This article is part of The PMHNP Guide to Addiction Psychiatry, a clinical education series exploring how Psychiatric…