PRIMARY STUDY
The Effect of Age of Initiation of Cannabis Use on Psychosis, Depression, and Anxiety among Youth under 25 Years
Key Findings: In persons <25 years old, greater cannabis use is associated with more psychological symptoms, especially among those with a predisposition or existing vulnerability to such outcomes.
Type of Study: Meta-analysis
Study Result: Inconclusive
Research Location(s): Canada
Year of Pub: 2019
Cannabinoids Studied: Cannabinoid (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid Source: Not Applicable
Citation: Hosseini S and Oremus M. The Effect of Age of Initiation of Cannabis Use on Psychosis, Depression, and Anxiety among Youth under 25 Years. Can J Psychiatry. 2019; 64:304-312. doi: 10.1177/0706743718809339
Authors: Hosseini S, Oremus M
