Comparative examination of the differences between cannabis psychosis and methamphetamine psychosis in a psychological state
European Psychiatry April 1, 2017 A. Oda
Cannabis psychosis and methamphetamine psychosis differ in their core symptoms: methamphetamine psychosis typically involves auditory hallucinations and paranoia that resolve quickly with treatment, whereas cannabis psychosis is characterized by megalomania and a pseudo-enlightenment experience of supernatural existence, leading users to cling to an unrealistic sense of omnipotence and repeat abuse. Because cannabis grows wild and is legal in some countries, users often lack guilt and instead enjoy contact with supernatural power, resulting in social withdrawal and contributing to social problems. The authors argue psychiatrists should recognize these risks and the difficulty of rehabilitating cannabis users.