Delusions

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Reviewed January 2009

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Title:   Cannabis and psychosis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cannabis use can cause drug-induced psychosis, trigger the first episode of a psychotic illness, or make a pre-existing psychotic illness worse. Cannabis comes in three forms - as either marijuana, hashish or hash oil. People who have, or may be at risk of developing, a psychotic illness should avoid using cannabis.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Psychosis explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Psychosis is associated with illnesses that affect the brain (for example, schizophrenia). People affected by psychosis can experience delusions, hallucinations and confused thinking. Medication and community support can relieve, or even eliminate, psychotic symptoms.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Cannabis and psychotic illness
Publisher:   SANE Australia
Description:   Use of Cannabis can cause a condition called drug-induced psychosis. This usually passes after a few days. However, if someone has a predisposition to a psychotic illness such as schizophrenia, these drugs may precipitate the first episode in what may be an ongoing condition.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Dementia - hallucinations and false ideas
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dementia symptoms of hallucinations and false ideas, such as paranoia and delusions, can be very distressing. Understanding some of the causes may help carers deal with these symptoms.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Hallucinations and false ideas
Publisher:   Alzheimer's Australia
Description:   Hallucinations and false ideas such as paranoia and delusions can be very distressing symptoms of dementia. This help sheet discusses some of the causes and suggests ways that carers can deal with them.
Date:   Jul 2005
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