Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)·4 min read·medium
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A study from Monash University reveals a 49% increase in cannabis-related hospital admissions in Victoria, Australia, over the last decade. Psychotic disorders were the most common diagnosis, with young people and women showing the highest rates of increase.
Why it matters
The data highlights growing public health concerns regarding the impact of cannabis use on mental health and hospital resources.
A 49% rise in Victorian admissions has prompted calls for GPs' vigilance, with psychotic disorder the most common principal diagnosis.
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