As many states legalize consumption, cannabis use is becoming more mainstream. But in adolescents, regular use of cannabis could increase the likelihood of developing a psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, studies suggest.

“I started using cannabis when I was 15 years old, and in my college years, multiple times a day,” Callan, who’s now 30 and was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia, told NOVA. “I started getting really paranoid about things. I started feeling like people were following me.”

Watch Callan’s story and learn about the doctors and researchers studying cannabis use in young adults and teens.

PRODUCTION CREDITS:

The Cannabis Question:
Produced and Directed by:
Sarah Holt
Editing:
Jaro Savol
Sound:
Steve Bores
Camera Assistance & Grip:
Chris Mullen

Digital Producer:
Emily Zendt
Production Assistance:
Christina Monnen

Music:
APM

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