Rise in cannabis-related psychosis hospitalisations sparks concern in Victoria

Key points

• Cannabis-related hospital admissions across Victoria rose by 49 per cent between 2013 and 2023, according to new Monash University research. Psychotic disorders were the most common primary diagnosis, accounting for 40 per cent of admissions.
• Admissions among women and girls of all ages rose 75 per cent over the decade, compared with 35 per cent for men. Lead author Myfanwy Graham said the findings point to a growing strain on the healthcare system.
• The study analysed almost 40,000 admissions and found admission rates peaked during 2020 and 2021.