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Cannabis-induced psychotic disorder

Cannabis-induced psychotic disorder

Cannabis-induced psychotic disorder (CIPD), also known as cannabis-induced psychosis, cannabis-associated psychotic symptoms, or cannabis psychosis, is a mental disorder characterized by psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, severe paranoia, disorganized thinking, disorganized behavior, and insomnia that occurs following the use of or withdrawal from cannabis. Cannabis-induced psychotic disorder is more likely to occur in individuals with a personal or family history of mental illness. The incidence rate of CIPD is estimated to be 1 in 200 people who use cannabis. More than 50% of patients recover within 24 hours, but the disorder may last for weeks or months if left untreated. The treatment is atypical antipsychotic medication.