Disparities in cannabis-related emergency department visits across depressed and non-depressed individuals and the impact of recreational cannabis policy in Ontario, Canada.

Chungah KimGabriel John DusingAndrew NielsenFrank P MacMasterKatherine RittenbachSara AllinPatricia O'CampoTarra L PenneyHayley A HamiltonMaritt KirstAntony Chum

Published in: Psychological medicine (2023)

Depression is a risk factor for cannabis-related ED-visits. Cannabis legalisation did not further elevate the risk among individuals diagnosed with depression.

Keyphrases

emergency department
depressive symptoms
healthcare
public health
sleep quality
mental health
physical activity
adverse drug