Prevalence and Correlates of Cannabis Use and Cannabis Use Disorder Among U.S. Veterans: Results From the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC-III)

CONCLUSIONS: Among veterans, the odds of nonmedical cannabis use and use disorder were elevated among vulnerable subgroups, including those with lower income or psychiatric disorders and among survey participants residing in states with medical marijuana laws. The study findings highlight the need for clinical attention (e.g., screening, assessment) and ongoing monitoring among veterans in the context of increasing legalization of cannabis.PMID:34407625 | DOI:10.1176/appi.ajp.2021.20081202

Source: The American Journal of Psychiatry - August 19, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kendall C Browne Malki Stohl Kipling M Bohnert Andrew J Saxon David S Fink Mark Olfson Magdalena Cerda Scott Sherman Jaimie L Gradus Silvia S Martins Deborah S Hasin Source Type: research