Psychosocial Determinants of Cannabis Dependence: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Conclusion: Numerous factors were shown to have an impact on transition to cannabis dependence. In particular, a wide range of mental disorders has been linked to an elevated risk of becoming dependent. The development of a dependence syndrome seems to be associated with diverse processes, in which social, biological and intra-individual factors interact in a complex manner. Nevertheless, the link between cannabis dependence and predisposing factors could not be resolved convincingly by most studies due to methodological weaknesses regarding dependence criteria.Eur Addict Res 2016;22:131-144
Source: European Addiction Research - Category: Addiction Source Type: research