A retrospective analysis of cannabis use in a cohort of mentally ill patients in Sri Lanka and its implications on policy development

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several epidemiological studies have shown that cannabis; the most widely used illegal drug in the world, is associated with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD).</p> <p>Aims</p> <p>To assess the characteris...

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Main Authors: Maithripala Chinthaka, Gunawardana Alwis, Welgama Srina, Rodrigo Chaturaka, Jayananda Gamini, Rajapakse Senaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
Online Access:http://www.substanceabusepolicy.com/content/5/1/16