As much as I hate to say this, I am a schizophrenic. Not the crazy John Nash kind where I see people and think they are real, but I do have auditory and visionary hallucinations sometimes, among other things.

The reason why many scientists claim there may be a link between schizophrenia and cannabis is because schizophrenia doesn't show any signs until ages 17-22, essentially, the time when most people begin usage of cannabis.

I can assure you there is no exacerbation of my symptoms when I smoke cannabis. If anything, it helps, as I am much more relaxed and less wound up than when I am sober. I refuse to take any medication for it, as they creatve a myriad of unwanted side effects for me.