PRIMARY STUDY
The association between recreational cannabis use and posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and methodological critique of the literature
Key Findings: This systematic review concluded that there is a significant and likely bi-directional association between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and recreational cannabis use.
Type of Study: Meta-analysis
Study Sample Size: 45
Study Result: Negative
Research Location(s): United States
Year of Pub: 2022
Cannabinoids Studied: Cannabinoid (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid Source: Not Applicable
Citation: Hicks TA, et al. The association between recreational cannabis use and posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and methodological critique of the literature. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2022; 240:109623. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2022.109623
Authors: Hicks TA, Zaur AJ, Keeley JW, Amstadter AB
