6.88 THE IMPACT OF CANNABIS USE AND EMERGING PSYCHOTIC EXPERIENCES EXPLAINED BY SLEEP PROBLEMS AND ANXIETY SYMPTOMS

The mechanisms by which cannabis use increases the risk for psychosis are still unclear. This study first examined the longitudinal bidirectional relationship between cannabis use and psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) in early adolescence. Second, we explored whether early cannabis use increases anxiety symptoms and sleep problems, which in turn contribute to the severity of PLEs.