What question did this study set out to answer?

The research aims to assess the prevalence and associations of cannabis use and cannabis use disorders (CUD) in the Australian population.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Prevalence, Associations and Comorbidity of Cannabis Use and Cannabis Use Disorders in the Australian National Mental Health Surveys From 2007 to 2020–22

The research aims to assess the prevalence and associations of cannabis use and cannabis use disorders (CUD) in the Australian population.
Analyzed data from national mental health surveys conducted from 2007 to 2022.
Examined trends in cannabis use and CUD among different age groups.
Identified associations between cannabis use and comorbid mental health issues.
Population-level cannabis use and CUD remain stable over time.
Young individuals show increased vulnerability to developing CUD.
Comorbidity between cannabis use and other mental health disorders is evident.

Findings suggest that population-level use and CUD may have remained stable over time, but young people may now be more vulnerable to developing CUD.