Exploring the experiences of schizophrenic patients and their use of cannabis

Mungroo, Patnaraz (2020) Exploring the experiences of schizophrenic patients and their use of cannabis. Doctoral thesis, O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana, India.

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Abstract

Researching the impact of Cannabis use on the behavior of patients with schizophrenia is a relatively recent phenomenon. The author's work focuses on analyzing the behavioral experiences of schizophrenic patients who use Cannabis, which is often aggressive and violent. The comorbidity of Cannabis use and mental disorders was examined through the experiences of patients with schizophrenia, based in the East of England. The empirical work involved examining the patterns of comorbidity through the use of the most often used psychoactive substances among young adults in the East of England e.g. alcohol, tobacco, and Cannabis use. Twenty-five schizophrenic patients were recruited and interviewed for the research, which facilitated the opportunity to learn the patients’ perception of their behavior and the adverse impact of using Cannabis concurrently with their prescription medication.

Item Type: Thesis (Doctoral)
Keywords: Schizophrenia patients | Mental health | Cannabis use | Alcohol | Experiences | Aggressive | Violent behaviour | Suicidal thoughts
Subjects: Physical, Life and Health Sciences > Medicine
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Behavioral Studies
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences
Depositing User: Shilpi Rana
Date Deposited: 09 Feb 2022 07:22
Last Modified: 09 Feb 2022 07:22
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/1141

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