Which biological and self-report measures of cannabis use predict cannabis dependency and acute psychotic-like effects?

H Valerie CurranChandni HindochaCelia J A MorganNatacha ShabanRavi K Das Tom P Freeman

Published in: Psychological medicine (2018)

Levels of THC exposure are positively associated with both cannabis dependency and tolerance to the acute psychotic-like effects of cannabis. Combining urinary and self-report assessments (use frequency; age first used) enhances the measurement of cannabis use and its association with adverse outcomes.

Keyphrases

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