An examination of cannabis use motives among couples with intimate partner violence and alcohol use disorder

CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that couples report similar motives for cannabis use, and that one's own and their partner's motives may differentially influence frequency and quantity of use.SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE: This study provides novel information on congruency between cannabis use motives and behaviors between intimate partners, as well as how both an individual and their partner's motives for use can influence an individual's cannabis use behaviors.PMID:38591739 | DOI:10.1111/ajad.13556

Source: The American Journal on Addictions - April 9, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Shannon R Forkus Sarah T Giff Rachel Tomko Kathryn Gex Julianne C Flanagan Source Type: research