Examining bidirectional associations between cannabis use and internalizing symptoms among high-risk emerging adults: A prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The co-occurrence of cannabis use and internalizing symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, during emerging adulthood (18-25 years) is well documented. However, while bidirectional relationships are often assumed, empirical evidence is mixed. This study investigates bidirectional longitudinal relationships between cannabis frequency and consequences and internalizing symptoms (depressive and anxiety) among high-risk emerging adults.

Methods

Data came from seven assessments collected over a 2-year period among 961 (54% female) high-risk emerging adults participating in two longitudinal cohorts (Ontario, Canada; Tennessee, USA). Assessments were at 4-month intervals spanning 2018-2020. Latent curve models with structured residuals were used to explore bidirectiona

SUBMITTER: Halladay J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12527518 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature