Can using certain drugs send you to a Mental Institution?

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I know of someone who was probably laced but maybe didn't know it. Maybe they did. This is their second time in the mental hospital because they were accusing people of different things that didn't make sense.

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Carazaa · F

Marijuana is one cause of mental illness for young people under 25

BeautifulLibra · 46-50, F

@Carazaa yEP . I heard for some people it can bring on schizophrenia

Carazaa · F

@BeautifulLibra yes it can.

hartfire

@BeautifulLibra Yes, but only if they are already predisposed to schizophrenia. It can be a trigger, but is not the cause.

Personally I don't think people should experiment with marijuana until 18 or older.
I think young brains need time to develop properly without the influence of drugs. Drugs make it too easy to do impulsive and silly things.
But since adolescence is often a time of experiment and rebellion, I doubt many parents will ever have much luck trying to prevent or control it. You'd virtually have to take them hiking in wilderness to get away from potential sources.

BeautifulLibra · 46-50, F

@hartfire The rational part of a teens brain isn't fully developed until age 25 and up. That's why teens are often high risk when driving. You're right, using drugs at a young age is a bad idea.