Illicit Drugs 'Can Speed Up Psychosis'

Published January 9, 2013

Illicit drugs 'can speed up psychosis'
The study found heavy users of cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines experienced their first symptoms at a younger age than those who abstained or took only one drug. Cannabis is known to increase the risk of developing psychotic illnesses earlier, but … Read more on The Age

Recovering from homelessness
At age 19, she started using crack cocaine. She was on and off the drug for … “The research shows that [people in supported housing] don't use as many costly systems like hospitals and ERs, and they are less likely to get involved in the criminal … Read more on Scienceline