Use of which drug may help precipitate schizophrenia in young people with a genetic vulnerability to the disorder?

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Marijuana use has been linked to an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, particularly in those with a genetic vulnerability to the disorder. This is thought to be due to the way that marijuana affects the brain's dopamine system, which is also implicated in schizophrenia. Other drugs (heroin, cocaine, barbiturates) may have their own negative effects on the brain and behavior, but they are not specifically linked to the development of schizophrenia in the same way as marijuana.

Use of Which Drug May Help Precipitate Schizophrenia in Young