Evidence Lacking for Cannabis Users Slacking: A Longitudinal Analysis of Escalating Cannabis Use and Motivation among Adolescents.

Ileana Pacheco-ColónSamuel W HawesJacqueline C DuperrouzelRaul Gonzalez

Published in: Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS (2021)

Our results do not support a prospective link between cannabis use and reduced motivation among adolescents. Although most observed associations were accounted for by covariates, greater cannabis use was cross-sectionally associated with lower perceived value of school, which may contribute to poorer educational and later life outcomes.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
social support
depressive symptoms
metabolic syndrome