Association of Cannabis Use Disorder Versus Other Substance Use Disorders With Psychiatric Conditions: A Propensity-Matched Retrospective Cohort Analysis | Synapse
March 6, 2026American Journal of Psychiatry3 citations
Association of Cannabis Use Disorder Versus Other Substance Use Disorders With Psychiatric Conditions: A Propensity-Matched Retrospective Cohort Analysis
This analysis aims to explore the relationship between cannabis use disorder (CUD) and psychiatric conditions compared to other substance use disorders (SUDs).
Conducted a propensity-matched retrospective cohort analysis.
Compared individuals with cannabis use disorder to those with other substance use disorders.
Assessed the influence of age and comorbid SUDs on mental health risks.
Mental health risks associated with cannabis use disorder differed significantly by age.
Comorbid substance use disorders influenced the severity of psychiatric conditions.
Earlier onset of mental disorders was observed in cannabis users.
Abstract
CUD-associated mental health risks varied by age and comorbid SUDs, possibly due to earlier onset of mental disorders in cannabis users or age-related differences in CUD effects.