The relationship between cannabis use and schizotypal symptoms

Elizabeth L Bailey; Brian L Swallow

doi:10.1016/j.eurpsy.2003.12.001

The relationship between cannabis use and schizotypal symptoms

Eur Psychiatry. 2004 Apr;19(2):113-4. doi: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2003.12.001.

Authors

Elizabeth L Bailey¹, Brian L Swallow

Affiliation

¹ Department of Psychology, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK.

PMID: 15051110
DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2003.12.001

Abstract

To test the relationship between schizotypal symptoms and cannabis use in a non-clinical population, cannabis users and non-users were asked to complete the Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire. Significant differences in scores between the groups were observed. There may be a developmental process in the relationship between cannabis use and schizotypal symptoms.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Adult
Comorbidity
England / epidemiology
Female
Humans
Male
Marijuana Abuse / epidemiology
Marijuana Abuse / psychology*
Personality Inventory / statistics & numerical data
Psychometrics / statistics & numerical data
Risk Factors
Schizophrenia / etiology
Schizophrenic Psychology
Schizotypal Personality Disorder / diagnosis*
Schizotypal Personality Disorder / epidemiology
Schizotypal Personality Disorder / psychology*