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The research aims to explore how cannabis use problem severity moderates the relationship between affect, motives for use, and consequences of cannabis consumption.

January 21, 2026Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs0 citations

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Affect, Motives for Cannabis Use, Duration of Intoxication, and Cannabis Consequences: Cannabis Use Problem Severity as a Potential Moderator

CDChristina DyarThe Ohio State University JCJulia CurtisThe Ohio State University EGElise GreenThe Ohio State University

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The research aims to explore how cannabis use problem severity moderates the relationship between affect, motives for use, and consequences of cannabis consumption.
Analyzed existing data on cannabis use
Investigated the roles of affect and motives
Evaluated the duration of intoxication
Compared findings to the multistage model
Examined the interaction between severity of use problems and reinforcement
Positive reinforcement continues to drive use in individuals with severe cannabis use problems
Findings show inconsistencies with the multistage model regarding cannabis motivations
Results indicate that affect plays a significant role in usage patterns across severity levels

Abstract

Some findings were consistent with what would be expected based on the multistage model. However, results also suggest that positive reinforcement may continue to drive cannabis use among those with more severe CU problems which is not consistent with what would be expected based on the multistage model.

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