A longitudinal mediational investigation of risk pathways among cannabis use, interpersonal trauma exposure, and trauma-related distress.

Terrell A HicksKaitlin E BountressAmy E AdkinsDace S SvikisNathan A GillespieDanielle M Dicknull Spit For Science Working GroupAnanda B Amstadter

Published in: Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy (2022)

Both the self-medication and high-risk hypotheses were supported. Findings support a bidirectional causal relationship between cannabis use and trauma-related phenotypes. Additionally, results highlight areas for colleges to intervene among students to help reduce cannabis use and create a safer environment. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

trauma patients
adverse drug