A variation of “AKT1,” a gene found in humans, may be linked to an individual’s susceptibility to mind-altering effects of marijuana. Scientists are suggesting that there is no scientific link between psychosis and marijuana, though it may make individuals vulnerable to schizophrenia. The study found that those with a certain variant of AKT1 gene had stronger reactions to cannabis, including symptoms like paranoia. The study also concluded that women are more likely to have short-term memory loss. Watch as Sasha Kai Parker and Margaret J. Howell break down the science further on the Lip News.
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