Do schizotypy features predict cannabis problems in partnered community adults?

Do schizotypy features predict cannabis problems in partnered community adults?
Addict Behav. 2021 Jan 07;116:106819
Authors: Brown WC, Leonard K, Stasiewicz PR, Testa M
Abstract
Schizotypy and its associated features-negative schizotypy, disorganization, and positive schizotypy-are correlated with increased cannabis use. Yet, it is unclear whether cannabis users with schizotypy are at greater risk of developing cannabis problems. Individuals with elevated schizotypy may be particularly vulnerable to cannabis problems. It is important to understand this association given the unknown harms of chronic cannabis use. Data for these analyses were drawn from a larger investigation of cannabis use in adult romantic relationships. Participants were community adults (N = 366; M Age = 24.6, SD = 3.1) who reported regular use of cannabis. Participants completed baseline surveys measuring cannabis use frequency, problems, and schizotypy. Follow-up assessments of cannabis problems and frequency were completed 4-, 7- and 10-months post-baseline. Multiple regression was used to test the effect of schizotypy-measured using the Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire-Brief (SPQ-B, Raine & Benishay, 1995)-on cannabis use problems controlling for 30-day cannabis use. At baseline, disorganization and positive schizotypy were associated with cannabis use, primarily for women. Results revealed that with cannabis use frequency in the model, the Dis...

Source: Addictive Behaviors - January 7, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Brown WC, Leonard K, Stasiewicz PR, Testa M Tags: Addict Behav Source Type: research