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Study Identifies Link Between High-Potency Cannabis Use and DNA Changes, Psychosis...

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TheEpochTimes.com reported on November 9, 2024:

By George Citroner

A recent study finds that frequent use of high-potency cannabis can leave measurable changes on human DNA, raising concerns about the mental health impacts of increasingly available and more potent marijuana products.

Researchers discovered alterations in genes linked to mitochondrial and immune function among regular users of cannabis with concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant, over 10 percent, potentially affecting energy metabolism and immune responses.
Adverse Psychological Effects Already Linked to Cannabis
A large number of Americans—about 129 million people—claimed to have used marijuana at some point in their lifetime. As various states pass legalization measures, this number is projected to rise.

There is also a growing body of evidence showing that this trend could have serious consequences for mental and physical health.

Research shows that marijuana joints deliver at least four times as much tar to the lungs as comparable tobacco cigarettes.

A 2019 study published in The Lancet Psychiatry indicates that daily cannabis use, particularly high-potency cannabis, has a strong correlation with the onset of psychosis.

The findings suggest a significant increase in new psychosis cases in cities where high-potency cannabis is readily available. “Our findings are consistent with previous studies showing that the use of cannabis with a high concentration of THC has more harmful effects on mental health than the use of weaker forms,” Dr. Marta Di Forti, lead author from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, said in a press statement. “They also indicate for the first time how cannabis use affects the incidence of psychotic disorder at a population level.”

New Insights on High-Potency Cannabis and DNA

Now, in a recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry, Di Forti and her team discovered that high-potency cannabis can leave a distinct mark on human DNA. This is the first study to demonstrate measurable biological effects of high-potency cannabis on human biology, they noted.

The research focused on DNA methylation, a chemical process that alters gene expression without modifying the DNA sequence, using blood samples from 682 participants, including 188 current cannabis users and 494 people without any history of use.

The study analyzed data from two cohorts: the GAP study, targeting first-episode psychosis patients in South London, and the EU-GEI study, which included patients and healthy controls from multiple European countries and Brazil.

According to the results, most participants categorized as frequent cannabis users reported beginning their cannabis usage at an average age of 16, primarily consuming high-potency cannabis more than once a week.

The analysis identified that frequent users of high-potency cannabis, defined as having a delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC) content of 10 percent or more, displayed alterations in the CAVIN1 gene, which is associated with mitochondrial and immune function. These changes could potentially affect energy metabolism and immune responses.

For clarification, while THC is a class of cannabinoids in cannabis, delta-9-THC is the most abundant form in the class and is known for its potent psychoactive properties.

The findings also suggest that the effects of cannabis on DNA differ between individuals experiencing their first psychotic episode and those with no such experience. This raises the prospect of developing DNA blood tests to identify cannabis users who may be at risk for psychosis.

“With the increasing prevalence of cannabis use and more availability of high potency cannabis, there is a pressing need to better understand its biological impact, particularly on mental health,” Di Forti said in a press statement.

Co-Occurring Mental Health Issues and Cannabis Use

Mental health problems and substance use disorders sometimes go hand-in-hand. Substance use can trigger mental health symptoms, while mental health conditions can lead to substance use as a form of self-medication, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Both share underlying causes, including genetic factors, brain changes, and trauma. Over a quarter of adults with serious mental health conditions also struggle with substance use, particularly those with depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, or personality disorders.

The Epoch Times consulted Dr. Matthew Sherman, chief of adult outpatient psychiatry and behavioral health at Stony Brook Medicine, regarding the relationship between cannabis use and other mental health disorders. Based on his experience, co-occurring cannabis use with mental health disorders is prevalent and often adversely affects treatment outcomes, he said.

“I believe that any psychoactive substance such as cannabis influences treatment outcomes greatly in a negative way,” he added, highlighting the interactions with psychotropic medications and the effects of cannabis intoxication or withdrawal on patients’ mental health.

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