Cannabis Use During Adolescence and Young Adulthood and Academic Achievement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Cannabis use during adolescence and young adulthood may affect academic achievement; however, the magnitude of association remains unclear.

Objective

To conduct a systematic review evaluating the association between cannabis use and academic performance.

Data sources

CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science from inception to November 10, 2023.

Study selection

Observational studies examining the association of cannabis use with academic outcomes were selected. The literature search identified 17 622 unique citations.

Data extraction and synthesis

Pairs of reviewers independently assessed risk of bias and extracted data. Both random-effects models and fixed-effects models were used for meta-analyses, and the Grading

SUBMITTER: Chan O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11459363 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature