Interactive effect of adverse child experiences and suicidal thoughts and behaviors on adolescent alcohol and cannabis use frequency.

Lourah M KellyElizabeth MeekerKristyn ZajacRebecca BryanBriannon O'Connor

Published in: Psychology of addictive behaviors : journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors (2023)

Associations between ACEs and drinking were particularly strong for adolescents with suicide attempt. Conversely, ACEs and suicide attempt were independently associated with cannabis use. Mitigating against ACEs may reduce both adolescent alcohol and cannabis use. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

young adults
mental health
alcohol consumption
adverse drug
childhood cancer
depressive symptoms
physical activity
emergency department