Cannabis use has been linked to earlier onset and poorer treatment outcomes in both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Substance abuse, especially of cannabis, is associated with earlier ages of onset in both these patient groups as well as poorer response to treatment and clinical outcomes. Cannabis users developed bipolar disorder nine years earlier than non-users.
Dr. Covert provides urine drug screening and hair sample drug screening services to provide objective documentation of this variable for evidence-based treatment decisions.
Posted on 1-10-2011
