Child Maltreatment History, Deployment-Related Traumatic Events, and Past 12-Month Cannabis Use Among Veterans in Canada

CONCLUSIONS: Child maltreatment histories and DRTEs increased the likelihood of past 12-month cannabis use among Canadian veterans. A history of child maltreatment, compared to DRTEs, indicated a more robust relationship. Understanding the links between child maltreatment, DRTEs, and cannabis use along with mental disorders and chronic pain conditions is important for developing interventions and improving health outcomes among veterans.PMID:37563976 | DOI:10.1177/07067437231192740

Source: Canadian Journal of Psychiatry - August 11, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tracie O Afifi Tamara Taillieu Samantha Salmon Ashley Stewart-Tufescu Jitender Sareen Murray W Enns Natalie Mota Shay-Lee Bolton R Nicholas Carleton Alexandra Heber Linda VanTil Source Type: research