American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Lead: Associations of cannabis use, use frequency, and cannabis use disorder with violent behavior among young adults in the United States
Lead: Associations of cannabis use, use frequency, and cannabis use disorder with violent behavior among young adults in the United States
Lead: Associations of cannabis use, use frequency, and cannabis use disorder with violent behavior among young adults in the United States
Tuesday 14th May 2024
Explore the link between cannabis use and violent behaviour among young adults, plus insights into smoking cessation, prenatal exposure, and more.
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Get the buttons here!Cannabis Use and Violent Behaviour: Unpacking New Findings
Episode Overview
- Daily cannabis use is linked to increased violent behaviour in males.
- Non-daily cannabis use does not show an increase in violent behaviour.
- Effective smoking cessation strategies include increasing dosage or switching medication.
- Combined prenatal cannabis and nicotine exposure increases risk of neonatal morbidity.
- High-volume buprenorphine prescribers play a key role in opioid use disorder treatment.
Males reporting daily cannabis use showed an increased prevalence of violent behaviour compared to those who didn't use cannabis
Ever wondered about the link between cannabis use and violent behaviour among young adults? This episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine' from ASAM dives into a study from the International Journal of Drug Policy that explores this very topic.
The researchers used data from the 2015-2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and found a striking connection: males who reported daily cannabis use, with or without cannabis use disorder (CUD), showed an increased prevalence of violent behaviour compared to those who didn't use cannabis. Interestingly, males who used cannabis less frequently did not show this increase, regardless of whether they had CUD or not.
This finding sheds light on how the frequency of cannabis use can play a significant role in behavioural outcomes. The episode doesn't stop there. It also covers other crucial studies, including one from JAMA on smoking cessation strategies for those who initially fail treatment, and another from the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry examining the effects of intranasal ketamine on depression and suicidal ideation.
Additionally, there's a look at the impact of combined prenatal cannabis and nicotine exposure on neonatal outcomes, a study on high-volume buprenorphine prescribers in opioid use disorder treatment, and a discussion on the potential tactics the tobacco industry might use to evade nicotine regulations. The episode wraps up with insights into the influence of the tobacco industry on nicotine research and a review of interventions to reduce alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
If you're keen to understand the latest findings in addiction medicine and their real-world implications, this episode is a must-listen.