Is Recovery from Cannabis Dependence Possible? Factors that Help or Hinder Recovery in a National Sample of Canadians with a History of Cannabis Dependence

Fuller‐Thomson, Esme; Jayanthikumar, Janany; Redmond, Melissa; Agbeyaka, Senyo

doi:10.1155/2020/9618398

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“…These findings are consistent with cross-sectional studies showing that individuals with past-30-day cannabis use were more likely to have experienced suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms [ 53 , 54 ]. These relationships may be further moderated by risk factors such as gender, race/ethnicity, and age [ 29 , 55 ]. Of course, in addition to cannabis use, suicidal thoughts and behaviors have also been reported in conjunction with the use of alcohol, anxiolytics/sedatives, and opioids [ 56 ], and, in fact, one large longitudinal study reports that the cannabis–suicide ideation link is not explained outside of other substance use [ 18 ].…”

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Examining Risk Factors in the Cannabis–Suicide Link: Considering Trauma and Impulsivity among University Students

Daneshmend

Stewart

Jarkas

et al. 2022

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Cannabis is a commonly used substance among university students that may have several negative health repercussions, including suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide attempts (SA). The factors that contribute to or help explain this relation remain uncertain. Earlier negative experiences, especially trauma encountered during early life, have been associated with the development of psychopathology upon later stressor encounters. In the current study, we examined the associations between SI and SA with problematic cannabis use among young adults and the role of earlier trauma experiences and trait impulsiveness in understanding this link. Among university students (N = 539), problematic cannabis use was moderately related to lifetime and past-12-months suicidal ideation and attempts. Impulsiveness mediated the relationship between problematic cannabis use and lifetime SI and SA. Moreover, previous life trauma moderated the relationship between problematic cannabis use and SA, such that the association between problematic cannabis use and SA was stronger among those who experienced high levels of trauma. These findings highlight behavioral and environmental factors that could predict suicide ideation and attempts among young cannabis users. Accordingly, trait impulsiveness and early trauma experiences should be considered, alongside problematic cannabis use, in suicide-risk detection and prevention strategies among young adults.

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Examining Risk Factors in the Cannabis–Suicide Link: Considering Trauma and Impulsivity among University Students

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Stewart

Jarkas

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“…The current study was undertaken using nationally representative data from the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey—Mental Health (CCHS-MH), and has been described fully elsewhere [ 22 , 23 ]. The target population of the CCHS-MH includes 97% of the population who are over the age of 15 and reside in the 10 Canadian provinces.…”

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Flourishing mental health despite disabling chronic pain: Findings from a nationally representative sample of Canadians with arthritis

Fuller-Thomson,

Marshall,

Moses

et al. 2023

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This study aims to determine the prevalence of, and factors associated with, the “absence of psychiatric disorders” (APD) and “complete mental health” (CMH) among individuals with arthritis who report disabling chronic pain. There are three aspects of CMH: a) APD; b) happiness and/or life satisfaction in the past month on a daily or almost daily basis, and c) high levels of psychological and social well-being. A secondary analysis of a nationally representative sample (n = 620) of individuals with arthritis who report chronic and debilitating pain was conducted. Data were drawn from the Canadian Community Health Survey-Mental Health. The results of this study indicate that many people with arthritis who are living with disabling chronic pain are free of psychiatric disorders (76%) and are in CMH (56%). Factors associated with higher odds of APD and CMH among the sample include having a confidant, being free from insomnia, and having no lifetime history of major depressive disorder and/or generalized anxiety disorder. White respondents were almost 3-fold more likely to be in a state of CMH compared to racialized individuals. Respondents in the top 50% of household incomes were almost 4-fold more likely to be APD compared to the lowest 10%. In conclusion, many individuals with arthritis have excellent mental health despite disabling pain. Clinicians should be attuned to the mental health of their patients, with particular focus on those who may be more vulnerable to adverse mental health outcomes, such as racialized individuals, those in impoverished households, and those who lack social support.

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“…As has been reported elsewhere [ 43 , 46 ], the current study was undertaken using nationally representative data from the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey—Mental Health (CCHS-MH). The target population of the CCHS-MH includes 97% of the population who are over the age of 15 and reside in the 10 Canadian provinces.…”

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Flourishing despite Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Findings from a Nationally Representative Survey of Canadians Aged 50 and Older

Abudiab

Fuller‐Thomson

2022

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of mortality and is often associated with serious disability and depression. Little is known about the characteristics of those who are in complete mental health (CMH) despite having COPD. This study’s objectives are to: (1) estimate the prevalence and odds of absence of psychiatric disorders (APD) and CMH among older adults that reported having COPD, compared to their peers that did not; (2) identify factors associated with APD and with CMH. Bivariate and logistic regression analyses were conducted using the nationally representative Canadian Community Health Survey—Mental Health. The results indicate that there was a significantly (p < 0.001) lower prevalence of APD (86.7% vs. 95.0%) and CMH (66.7% vs. 77.0%) among older adults aged 50+ with COPD (n = 703) compared to those without COPD (n = 10,189). Half of the sample was female (50.5%) and the majority of whom were under age 70 (62.5%). Factors significantly (p < 0.05) associated with higher odds of APD and of CMH among older adults with COPD include being married, having a confidant, being physically active, and having no lifetime history of major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder. For every additional adverse childhood experience, the odds of APD declined by 31%. The majority of those with COPD are mentally flourishing despite having this disabling and life-threatening disorder. These findings underline the importance of targeted interventions and outreach to those most vulnerable to poorer mental health outcomes including the socially isolated.

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Is Recovery from Cannabis Dependence Possible? Factors that Help or Hinder Recovery in a National Sample of Canadians with a History of Cannabis Dependence

Cited by 5 publications

References 34 publications

Examining Risk Factors in the Cannabis–Suicide Link: Considering Trauma and Impulsivity among University Students

Examining Risk Factors in the Cannabis–Suicide Link: Considering Trauma and Impulsivity among University Students

Flourishing mental health despite disabling chronic pain: Findings from a nationally representative sample of Canadians with arthritis

Flourishing despite Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Findings from a Nationally Representative Survey of Canadians Aged 50 and Older

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