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A study published by the University of Toronto has found that teenagers who used cannabis within the last year had a significantly higher rate of developing a psychotic disorder. The study found an 11 times higher risk of developing a psychotic disorder among teenagers who used cannabis compared to those who did not. When the analysis was limited to emergency room visits and hospitalizations, there was a 27-fold increase in psychotic disorders in teenagers who had used the drug. The study adds to the growing body of research linking cannabis to an increased risk of psychotic disorders, particularly in adolescence. Use of marijuana, particularly higher-potency products, has been linked to a variety of mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression. The study's lead author, Andre McDonald, believes that there is enough evidence to give recommendations that teens probably shouldn't be using cannabis. However, the findings are concerning given the debilitating conditions can be. The Biden administration is moving toward rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to the less dangerous Schedule III, which would also acknowledge its medical benefits at the federal level.