Mental and Physical Health-Related Cannabis Motives Mediate the Relationship between Childhood Trauma and Problematic Cannabis Use over Time among Emerging Adult Cannabis Users.

Bridgid M Conn Whitney A BrammerSusie ChoiEkaterina V FedorovaJanna AtaiantsStephen E LankenauCarolyn F Wong

Published in: Substance use & misuse (2023)

Mental and physical health-related motives reflect potential intervenable factors that predict PCU in emerging adulthood among EA cannabis users with histories of childhood trauma. Results highlight the importance of and value for assessing a wide range of motives and PCU outcomes to target and address areas for intervention.

Keyphrases

mental health
early life
physical activity
childhood cancer
randomized controlled trial
trauma patients
depressive symptoms
type diabetes
adipose tissue
human health
glycemic control