2023
Cannabis Causes Positive, Negative, and Cognitive Symptoms and Produces Impairments in Electrophysiological Indices of Information Processing
Martin A, Ranganathan M, D’Souza D. Cannabis Causes Positive, Negative, and Cognitive Symptoms and Produces Impairments in Electrophysiological Indices of Information Processing. 2023, 156-166. DOI: 10.1017/9781108943246.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental illnessMental health teamsHealth policy implicationsHigh-potency cannabisStages of neurodevelopmentPotential adverse effectsHealth teamsImpact of exposureCognitive symptomsCannabis dependenceAdverse effectsCannabisSynthetic cannabinoidsIllnessPsychosisCannabinoidsElectrophysiological indicesNew research findingsAssociationComplex associationSymptomsPutative modelNeurodevelopmentSchizophreniaImpairmentThe Acute Effects of Cannabinoids in Patients with Psychotic Illness
Ganesh S, Henquet C, Sewell R, Kuepper R, Ranganathan M, D’Souza D. The Acute Effects of Cannabinoids in Patients with Psychotic Illness. 2023, 225-239. DOI: 10.1017/9781108943246.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental illnessMental health teamsHealth policy implicationsHigh-potency cannabisStages of neurodevelopmentPotential adverse effectsAcute effectsHealth teamsPsychotic illnessImpact of exposureCannabis dependenceAdverse effectsIllnessCannabisCannabinoidsSynthetic cannabinoidsPsychosisNew research findingsAssociationComplex associationPatientsNeurodevelopmentPutative modelSchizophrenia
2022
Consensus paper of the WFSBP task force on cannabis, cannabinoids and psychosis
D’Souza D, DiForti M, Ganesh S, George TP, Hall W, Hjorthøj C, Howes O, Keshavan M, Murray RM, Nguyen TB, Pearlson GD, Ranganathan M, Selloni A, Solowij N, Spinazzola E. Consensus paper of the WFSBP task force on cannabis, cannabinoids and psychosis. The World Journal Of Biological Psychiatry 2022, 23: 719-742. PMID: 35315315, DOI: 10.1080/15622975.2022.2038797.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsWFSBP Task ForceRisk of psychosisAge of exposureRates of psychosisRecurrent psychosisTask ForceEndocannabinoid systemPsychosis outcomesConsensus paperHigh riskPsychotic disordersPsychotic statesPsychosisPotency of cannabisCriteria of causalityCannabisCannabinoidsLines of evidenceCannabis lawsRiskExposureDisordersEvidenceConfoundersIllness
2019
O11.2. CHARACTERIZING CANNABINOID INDUCED ACUTE PERSISTENT PSYCHOSIS (CIAPP) AS A POSSIBLE SUBTYPE OF SCHIZOPHRENIA USING DEEP LEARNING
Ganesh S, Vidya K, Tikka S, Raj J, Gahalout R, Skosnik P, Luddy C, Goyal N, Ram D, D’Souza D, Cortes-Briones J. O11.2. CHARACTERIZING CANNABINOID INDUCED ACUTE PERSISTENT PSYCHOSIS (CIAPP) AS A POSSIBLE SUBTYPE OF SCHIZOPHRENIA USING DEEP LEARNING. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2019, 45: s194-s194. PMCID: PMC6455269, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbz021.258.Peer-Reviewed Original Research20.1 BEHAVIORAL, COGNITIVE, AND PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND SHORT-TERM COURSE OF CANNABINOID- INDUCED ACUTE PERSISTENT PSYCHOSIS (CIAPP)
D’Souza D, KL V, Tikka S, Raj J, Gahalout R, Skosnik P, Luddy C, Goyal N, Khess C, Sinha V, Ram D, Ganesh S, Cortes-Briones J. 20.1 BEHAVIORAL, COGNITIVE, AND PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND SHORT-TERM COURSE OF CANNABINOID- INDUCED ACUTE PERSISTENT PSYCHOSIS (CIAPP). Schizophrenia Bulletin 2019, 45: s121-s122. PMCID: PMC6455882, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbz022.080.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
The Association Between Cannabinoids and Psychosis
Tikka S, D’Souza D. The Association Between Cannabinoids and Psychosis. 2018, 127-155. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-90365-1_14.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic psychotic disordersPsychotic disordersClinical interventionsPsychosis outcomesEmergency department visitsOnset of psychosisPotent synthetic cannabinoidCannabinoid receptor agonistsSignificant clinical interventionHigh rateDuration of intoxicationCannabinoid exposureDepartment visitsCumulative doseReceptor agonistCannabinoid hypothesisClinical significancePeriod of intoxicationCannabinoid productsCannabis useEarly onsetPsychosisPotency of cannabisCannabinoidsRecreational cannabisChapter 4 Psychotomimetic and Cognitive Effects of Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Laboratory Settings
Cahill J, Gupta S, Cortes-Briones J, Radhakrishnan R, Sherif M, D'Souza D. Chapter 4 Psychotomimetic and Cognitive Effects of Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Laboratory Settings. 2018, 75-128. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-804791-0.00004-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHuman laboratory studiesCognitive effectsFunctional magnetic resonance imagingDeleterious cognitive effectsCannabis use disorderArray of outcomesPsychophysiological correlatesNeural noiseWider clinical implicationsEEG measuresRisk of psychosisΔ9-tetrahydrocannabinolUse disordersLaboratory settingPsychotic disordersMethodological strengthsClinical implicationsElectroencephalographyCannabisSchizophreniaSingle Photon Emission Computerized TomographyPhoton Emission Computerized TomographyHealthy humansPsychosisMagnetic resonance imaging
2015
The early identification of psychosis: can lessons be learnt from cardiac stress testing?
Gupta S, Ranganathan M, D’Souza D. The early identification of psychosis: can lessons be learnt from cardiac stress testing? Psychopharmacology 2015, 233: 19-37. PMID: 26566609, PMCID: PMC4703558, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-015-4143-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiac stress testingCoronary artery diseaseMyocardial infarctionOutcome measuresPsychotic disordersDetection of CADManagement of schizophreniaStress testingManagement of anginaDiagnosis of schizophreniaStress testArtery diseasePsychotic episodePsychiatric disordersPredictive valueEarly identificationEarly detectionSchizophreniaPsychosisDisordersTarget populationRiskSafe stimuliRange of risksUrgent need
2014
Impact of Cannabis Use on the Development of Psychotic Disorders
Wilkinson ST, Radhakrishnan R, D’Souza D. Impact of Cannabis Use on the Development of Psychotic Disorders. Current Addiction Reports 2014, 1: 115-128. PMID: 25767748, PMCID: PMC4352721, DOI: 10.1007/s40429-014-0018-7.BooksAcute psychosisPsychotic disordersCannabis useAcute intoxicationPersistent psychotic disordersLater psychotic disorderPersistence of psychosisPersistent psychosisHealthy volunteersCognitive symptomsCannabis intoxicationCannabinoid usePsychosisVulnerable populationsComponent causesCannabisIntoxicationGenetic vulnerabilityDose responseSynthetic cannabinoidsChildhood abuseDisordersCannabinoidsPotential riskMore researchChapter Fourteen Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and the Association with Psychosis
Radhakrishnan R, Addy P, Sewell R, Skosnik P, Ranganathan M, D’Souza D. Chapter Fourteen Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and the Association with Psychosis. 2014, 423-474. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-418679-8.00014-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychotic disordersCannabis exposureComponent causesCannabinoid receptor functionDevelopment of schizophreniaHeavy cannabis exposurePublic health policyCannabinoid exposureTrigger relapsePsychophysiological deficitsCognitive symptomsReceptor functionSchizophreniaHealth policyCannabinoidsPsychosisCannabisLines of evidenceDisordersFurther studiesSymptomsBiological mechanismsExposureIndividual vulnerabilityCause
2010
Efeitos comportamentais, cognitivos e psicofisiológicos dos canabinoides: relevância para a psicose e a esquizofrenia
Sewell RA, Skosnik PD, Garcia-Sosa I, Ranganathan M, D'Souza DC. Efeitos comportamentais, cognitivos e psicofisiológicos dos canabinoides: relevância para a psicose e a esquizofrenia. Brazilian Journal Of Psychiatry 2010, 32: 515-530. PMID: 20512267, DOI: 10.1590/s1516-44462010000500005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychotic disordersCannabis exposureComponent causesCannabinoid receptor functionCauses of schizophreniaHeavy cannabis exposurePublic health policyCannabinoid exposureTrigger relapsePsychophysiological deficitsCognitive symptomsReceptor functionSchizophreniaHealth policyCannabinoidsLines of evidenceDisordersFurther studiesCannabisSymptomsPsychosisBiological mechanismsExposureIndividual vulnerabilityCause
2009
Cannabinoids and psychosis
Sewell RA, Ranganathan M, D'Souza DC. Cannabinoids and psychosis. International Review Of Psychiatry 2009, 21: 152-162. PMID: 19367509, DOI: 10.1080/09540260902782802.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGeneral populationPsychotic disordersTrigger relapseCannabis usersCognitive symptomsCross-sectional studyIndividual vulnerabilityCannabis useCannabinoid receptor functionLongitudinal studyCase seriesPsychotic illnessPsychotic symptomsCannabisHealthy individualsSchizophreniaPharmacological studiesReceptor functionAutobiographical accountsPsychosisEarly exposureSymptomsTwo-fold increaseConsiderable evidenceComponent causes
2008
Blunted Psychotomimetic and Amnestic Effects of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Frequent Users of Cannabis
D'Souza DC, Ranganathan M, Braley G, Gueorguieva R, Zimolo Z, Cooper T, Perry E, Krystal J. Blunted Psychotomimetic and Amnestic Effects of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Frequent Users of Cannabis. Neuropsychopharmacology 2008, 33: 2505-2516. PMID: 18185500, PMCID: PMC3799954, DOI: 10.1038/sj.npp.1301643.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAmnesiaAttentionBrainDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodDronabinolDrug Administration ScheduleDrug ToleranceFemaleHallucinationsHallucinogensHumansHydrocortisoneMaleMarijuana AbuseMiddle AgedPerceptual DisordersProlactinPsychoses, Substance-InducedTachycardiaYoung AdultConceptsAmnestic effectsPerceptual alterationsDelta-9-TetrahydrocannabinolCannabis useSubjective effectsFrequent usersCannabisEffects of cannabinoidsIllicit substancesPsychotomimetic effectsEuphoric effectsHealthy controlsHealthy individualsMemoryImpairingPsychosisDose-related effectsIndividualsCortisolPsychotomimeticsAttentionPeopleUsersPlacebo-controlled studyEffect
2007
Cannabinoids and Psychosis
D'Souza DC. Cannabinoids and Psychosis. International Review Of Neurobiology 2007, 78: 289-326. PMID: 17349865, DOI: 10.1016/s0074-7742(06)78010-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReceptor dysfunctionPsychotic disordersTransient psychotic symptomsRecent epidemiological studiesComponent causesRates of cannabisRates of schizophreniaCauses of schizophreniaWarrants further studyAcute psychosisLung cancerCannabis exposureCannabinoid functionHigh riskPsychotic symptomsEpidemiological studiesPeriod of intoxicationPsychosisAvailable evidenceSchizophreniaCannabinoidsGenetic riskBiological plausibilityFurther studiesDysfunction
2006
Revisiting cycloid psychosis: A case of an acute, transient and recurring psychotic disorder
Srihari VH, Lee TS, Rohrbaugh RM, D'Souza DC. Revisiting cycloid psychosis: A case of an acute, transient and recurring psychotic disorder. Schizophrenia Research 2006, 82: 261-264. PMID: 16442782, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2005.11.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychotic disordersCycloid psychosisTransient psychotic disordersICD-10 categoriesIV-TR criteriaMinimal functional impairmentFavorable prognosisRecurrent psychosisUnknown incidenceDistinct pathophysiologyFunctional impairmentClinical attentionPsychosisDisordersFurther investigationPrognosisPathophysiologyIncidenceCasesImpairment
2004
The Psychotomimetic Effects of Intravenous Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Healthy Individuals: Implications for Psychosis
D'Souza DC, Perry E, MacDougall L, Ammerman Y, Cooper T, Wu YT, Braley G, Gueorguieva R, Krystal JH. The Psychotomimetic Effects of Intravenous Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Healthy Individuals: Implications for Psychosis. Neuropsychopharmacology 2004, 29: 1558-1572. PMID: 15173844, DOI: 10.1038/sj.npp.1300496.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnxietyArousalAttentionBehaviorCognitionDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodDronabinolFemaleHallucinogensHemodynamicsHumansHydrocortisoneInjections, IntravenousMaleMemory, Short-TermMental RecallPanicProlactinPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychometricsPsychoses, Substance-InducedSpeechVerbal LearningConceptsCannabinoid receptor functionWord recallRecognition recallVerbal fluencyCognitive deficitsProspective safety dataNegative symptomsAbuse disordersHealthy individualsCounterbalanced studyMonths poststudyRecallPsychotomimetic effectsPsychotic disordersReceptor functionPsychosisEndogenous psychosesIndividualsDistractibilityFluencyTransient symptomsDisordersEndocrine effectsSafety dataAnxietyCannabinoid ‘model’ psychosis, dopamine–cannabinoid interactions and implications for schizophrenia
D'souza D, Cho H, Perry E, Krystal J. Cannabinoid ‘model’ psychosis, dopamine–cannabinoid interactions and implications for schizophrenia. 2004, 142-165. DOI: 10.1017/cbo9780511543630.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchReceptor dysfunctionCannabinoid compoundsCannabis consumptionPathophysiology of psychosisPathophysiology of schizophreniaRecent pharmacological studiesPrincipal psychoactive constituentEffects of exposurePostmortem studiesNormal controlsPsychotic symptomsPsychotic disordersPharmacological studiesPsychosisPsychoactive constituentPathophysiologyΔ9-tetrahydrocannabinolSchizophreniaCannabisDysfunctionAssociationPossible mechanismPatientsSymptomsPharmacological