Quarter of mental health cases linked to cannabis (in one medical ward)
A report from Guernsey's adult mental health ward showed a quarter of 2023 admissions linked to cannabis, up from 4% in 2019. Despite this, total patient nights decreased. Officials praised mental health strategies.
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A report from Guernsey's adult mental health ward revealed that a quarter of admissions in 2023 were likely linked to cannabis use, a significant increase from 4% in 2019. While not definitively caused by cannabis, the report suggests a compelling case for its partial responsibility due to the notable increase. The report also highlighted a rise in referrals to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. Despite the increase in admissions related to cannabis, the total number of nights spent by patients on the ward was slightly lower in 2023 compared to the previous year. Dr. Nicola Brink, director of public health, expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to mental health. Guernsey Mind's chief executive, Jo Cottell, commended collaborative efforts to raise awareness and promote prevention and early intervention in mental health.
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2 comments* Cannabis is a common psychosis trigger to those with an existing disposition (even if they don’t know it yet).
* Legal access to cannabis increases the number of people using it. This sounds obvious, and it is, but the most bandwagonny drive-by harm reduction advocates will deny it.
* There is a lesser frequency of psychotic episodes in heavy users because plenty of people learn to stay away from their psychosis triggers once they know what they are. Those that continue, are somewhat less likely to present to a hospital (voluntarily).
All of these things are true, yet this article is still pearl clutching bait.
This article is really bizarre. It seems the BBC continues to spiral into a thinly veiled mouthpiece of the government/conservatives.
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