A persisting perception disorder after cannabis use
Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry – January 01, 2015
Source: OpenAlex
Summary
A compelling finding in Psychology and Medicine challenges our understanding of drug-induced disorders. While Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD) is typically linked to classical Psychedelics like Psilocybin and Mescaline, a recent case suggests a broader etiology. A single boy developed HPPD-like symptoms after using Cannabis just seven times. This observation, relevant for Psychedelics and Drug Studies, as well as Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, prompts new questions in Psychiatry regarding Perception and Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis, indicating potential links beyond traditional hallucinogens.
Abstract
Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder is a disorder of uncertain aetiology occurring mainly after ‘classical’ hallucinogen use ( ie mescaline, psilocybin, dimethyltryptamine and LSD) use. Here, the authors describe the case of a boy with similar symptoms developing after he reported using cannabis seven times.