PRIMARY STUDY
The Association between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Problematic Alcohol and Cannabis Use in a Multi-Ethnic Cohort in The Netherlands: The HELIUS Study
Key Findings: This study highlights a consistent positive association between severe PTSD symptoms and problematic alcohol/cannabis use across diverse ethnic groups, suggesting the need for universal screening for PTSD and substance use disorders irrespective of ethnicity.
Type of Study: Clinical Trial
Study Sample Size: 22841
Study Result: Inconclusive
Research Location(s): Netherlands
Year of Pub: 2024
Cannabinoids Studied: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabinoid (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid Source: Cannabis Flower derived
Chemotype: Chemotype I
Citation: Kühner C, et al. The Association between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Problematic Alcohol and Cannabis Use in a Multi-Ethnic Cohort in The Netherlands: The HELIUS Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2024; 21:(unknown pages). doi: 10.3390/ijerph21101345
Authors: Kühner C, Will JP, Lortye SA, Galenkamp H, Lok A, van Zuiden M, Arntz AR, Thomaes K, Goudriaan AE, de Waal MM
