Cannabis-induced Catatonia: A Case Study.

Abstract

Catatonia is a diagnosis characterized by a combination of abnormal movements, behaviors, and withdrawal. It has been linked to mental health diagnoses such as schizophrenia and mood disorders. Catatonia is both traumatic for the patient and linked to multiple negative downstream medical diagnoses. Marijuana is a frequently utilized recreational drug that has been shown to have various neuropsychiatric effects in recent years. This report describes the case of a young adult male presenting with catatonia in the setting of cannabis use without other predisposing factors. It adds to the growing evidence of cannabis-associated catatonia, and it highlights the need for further research and increased counseling regarding the neuropsychiatric effects of marijuana.