Longitudinal Studies on the Etiology of Cannabis Use Disorder: A Review

Courtney, Kelly E.; Mejia, Margie Hernandez; Jacobus, Joanna

doi:10.1007/s40429-017-0133-3

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“…Aside from one review that acknowledges the influence of both social and biological factors on cannabis use [41], most of the literature we found in our searches for sex and gender influences on cannabis use and ROA has examined either sex related or gender related factors. Going forward, a framework may be useful for examining the interactions of sex and gender, along with other social dimensions of health and equity.…”

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“…As argued by Becker and colleagues, biological vulnerability does not equate to greater prevalence of dependence [6]. While biological factors impact the reinforcing effects of cannabis, social and environmental factors also influence the development of CUD [41]. Specifically, gender roles and norms may impact the risk of developing CUD.…”

Section: Cannabis Use Dependencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Specifically, gender roles and norms may impact the risk of developing CUD. Men and boys tend to have greater prevalence of cannabis use, initiate earlier and use cannabis more frequently; and being male has been identified as one of the greatest risk factors for developing CUD [41].…”

Section: Cannabis Use Dependencementioning

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Sex and Gender Interactions on the Use and Impact of Recreational Cannabis

Greaves

Hemsing

2020

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Cannabis is the second most frequently used substance in the world and regulated or legalized for recreational use in Canada and fourteen US states and territories. As with all substances, a wide range of sex and gender related factors have an influence on how substances are consumed, their physical, mental and social impacts, and how men and women respond to treatment, health promotion, and policies. Given the widespread use of cannabis, and in the context of its increasing regulation, it is important to better understand the sex and gender related factors associated with recreational cannabis use in order to make more precise clinical, programming, and policy decisions. However, sex and gender related factors include a wide variety of processes, features and influences that are rarely fully considered in research. This article explores myriad features of both sex and gender as concepts, illustrates their impact on cannabis use, and focuses on the interactions of sex and gender that affect three main areas of public interest: the development of cannabis use dependence, the impact on various routes of administration (ROA), and the impact on impaired driving. We draw on two separate scoping reviews to examine available evidence in regard to these issues. These three examples are described and illustrate the need for more comprehensive and precise integration of sex and gender in substance use research, as well as serious consideration of the results of doing so, when addressing a major public health issue such as recreational cannabis use.

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Sex and Gender Interactions on the Use and Impact of Recreational Cannabis

Greaves

Hemsing

2020

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“…In addition, childhood trauma may result in the onset of SUDs in adulthood via the mediating effect of psychiatric disorders such as depression and post‐traumatic stress disorder . With a growing body of evidence indicating that individuals who use cannabis in order to attenuate and cope with negative emotions are highly prone to transition to CUD and associated problems , future research should address the role of subjective distress in mediating the association between CAs and transition to CUD in later life .…”

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Probability and correlates of transition from cannabis use to DSM‐5 cannabis use disorder: Results from a large‐scale nationally representative study

Feingold

Livne

Rehm

et al. 2020

Drug and Alcohol Review

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Introduction and Aims. It has been previously reported that more than 34% of individuals who use cannabis may qualify for a diagnosis of DSM-IV cannabis abuse or dependence throughout their lifetime. The introduction of the DSM-5 cannabis use disorder (CUD) diagnostic criteria reflects several intrinsic changes in the perception of substance use disorders. However, little is known about the probability of transition from cannabis use to CUD over time nor about the sociodemographic and clinical correlates associated with this transition. Design and Methods. Participants were individuals ≥18 years interviewed in the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions-III in 2012-2013. Measurements included univariable and multivariable discrete-time survival analyses performed to examine the association between previously reported cannabis dependence predictors and the hazards of transitioning from cannabis use to CUD. Survival plots assessed the probability of transition from cannabis use to CUD over time since age of first use and differences in probability between predictor levels. Results. Among lifetime cannabis users (N = 11 272), lifetime probability of transition to CUD was approximately 27%. A higher probability of transition from cannabis use to CUD was observed in the following: men, participants belonging to an ethnic minority group, early-onset cannabis users and individuals who reported experiencing three or more childhood adverse events. Discussion and Conclusions. This is the first study to explore transition from cannabis use to the DSM-5 CUD diagnosis. The current study identified specific predictors of this transition, which may assist in targeting at-risk populations. [Feingold D, Livne O, Rehm J, Lev-Ran S. Probability and correlates of transition from cannabis use to DSM-5 cannabis use disorder: Results from a large-scale nationally representative study. Drug Alcohol Rev 2020;39: [142][143][144][145][146][147][148][149][150][151]

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“…The vulnerability to initiation of cannabis use and CUD development appears heritable. Yet, numerous social and environmental factors (e.g., age of cannabis use initiation, peer drug use, availability of drugs, low socio-economic status, experience of childhood sexual abuse, cigarette smoking or alcohol drinking during early adolescence) and the presence of pre/comorbid psychopathology (e.g., mood disorders, ADHD, psychosis) are thought to enhance the risk of transitioning from initiation of cannabis use to CUD (reviewed in Courtney et al, 2017 ). Personality/biological traits, such as impulsivity, schizotypy and sensation-seeking, are also positively correlated with the initiation of cannabis use in adolescents and young adults ( Haug et al, 2014 ; Muro and Rodríguez, 2015 ).…”

Section: Risk Factors For Cannabis Usementioning

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The Modulating Role of Sex and Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Hormones in Cannabinoid Sensitivity

Struik

Sanna

Fattore

2018

Front. Behav. Neurosci.

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Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug worldwide. Although its use is associated with multiple adverse health effects, including the risk of developing addiction, recreational and medical cannabis use is being increasing legalized. In addition, use of synthetic cannabinoid drugs is gaining considerable popularity and is associated with mass poisonings and occasional deaths. Delineating factors involved in cannabis use and addiction therefore becomes increasingly important. Similarly to other drugs of abuse, the prevalence of cannabis use and addiction differs remarkably between males and females, suggesting that sex plays a role in regulating cannabinoid sensitivity. Although it remains unclear how sex may affect the initiation and maintenance of cannabis use in humans, animal studies strongly suggest that endogenous sex hormones modulate cannabinoid sensitivity. In addition, synthetic anabolic-androgenic steroids alter substance use and further support the importance of sex steroids in controlling drug sensitivity. The recent discovery that pregnenolone, the precursor of all steroid hormones, controls cannabinoid receptor activation corroborates the link between steroid hormones and the endocannabinoid system. This article reviews the literature regarding the influence of endogenous and synthetic steroid hormones on the endocannabinoid system and cannabinoid action.

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Longitudinal Studies on the Etiology of Cannabis Use Disorder: A Review

Cited by 31 publications

References 66 publications

Sex and Gender Interactions on the Use and Impact of Recreational Cannabis

Sex and Gender Interactions on the Use and Impact of Recreational Cannabis

Probability and correlates of transition from cannabis use to DSM‐5 cannabis use disorder: Results from a large‐scale nationally representative study

The Modulating Role of Sex and Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Hormones in Cannabinoid Sensitivity

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