The association between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in patients with psychiatric disorders: an analysis of sex differences

The association between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in patients with psychiatric disorders: an analysis of sex differences

Abstract Background Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug. In the general population, its use has been linked to a heightened propensity for suicidal behavior (SB). We hypothesize that this association varies in patients with psychiatric disorders. SB is known to vary by sex and therefore...

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Main Authors: Leen Naji, Tea Rosic, Brittany Dennis, Meha Bhatt, Nitika Sanger, Jackie Hudson, Natalia Mouravska, Lehana Thabane, Zainab Samaan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
Subjects:
Cannabis
Suicide
Sex differences
Psychiatric disorder
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13293-018-0182-x

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