Personality disorders and social support in cannabis dependence: A comparison with alcohol dependence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cannabis use disorder (CUD) has been linked to personality disorders (PDs) and interpersonal problems, though these relationships have been understudied. We examined PDs and social support associated with cannabis dependence and how it may be distinguishable from alcohol dependence on these indices in a large representative sample.

Method

Data on social support and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV substance dependence and PDs were assessed in Wave 2 of the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (N > 34,500).

Results

Cannabis dependence was associated with higher rates of personality disorders and lower social support. Lifetime cannabis dependence without alcohol dependence was associated with higher rates of

SUBMITTER: Cougle JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7065916 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature