Cannabis use and mental health in young people: cohort study

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Authors

George Patton · Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Carolyn Coffey · Murdoch Children's Research Institute

John B. Carlin · Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Louisa Degenhardt · UNSW Sydney

Michael T. Lynskey · Washington University in St. Louis

Wayne Hall · University of Queensland

Abstract

Frequent cannabis use in teenage girls predicts later depression and anxiety, with daily users carrying the highest risk. Given recent increasing levels of cannabis use, measures to reduce frequent and heavy recreational use seem warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Homelessness and Social Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ

Volume 325, Issue 7374, pp. 1195.1-1198

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.325.7374.1195

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