What Your DNA Says About Cannabis Use and Mental Health
Scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with 23andMe, have identified new links between cannabis use and specific genes in our DNA.
Their findings, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, help explain why some individuals are more likely to use cannabis or develop cannabis use disorder (CUD), which can interfere with daily life.
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is widely used globally, but not everyone becomes addicted. Experts estimate that around 30% of cannabis users may develop CUD.
Researchers studied genetic data from over 130,000 people who use 23andMe and agreed to participate in scientific research to better understand the role of genes in this risk.
No one becomes addicted to cannabis, but some people are more likely to use cannabis or develop cannabis use disorder.
Author's summary: DNA links to cannabis use and mental health discovered.
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