Reductions in cannabis use are associated with improvements in anxiety, depression, and sleep quality, but not quality of life.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This study examined the longitudinal association between reductions in cannabis use and changes in anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and quality of life.

Methods

Secondary analyses were conducted based on data from a cannabis use disorder medication trial in 302 adults (ages 18-50). Changes in symptoms of anxiety and depression, sleep quality, and quality of life were assessed in relation to changes in cannabis use during the 12-week trial of treatment.

Results

Based on the slope of individual cannabis use trajectory, the sample was classified into two groups (Cannabis Use Reduction, n=152 vs. Cannabis Use Increase, n=150) which was included as a binary covariate in subsequent modeling. Controlling for demographics (age, gender, race/ethnicity), treatment condi

SUBMITTER: Hser YI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5607644 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature