Family life can lead to cannabis disorders, males more likely to smoke
No laughing matter: Males are more likely than females to have experienced cannabis abuse or dependence.
The findings reveal the characteristics of those who are more likely to experience a cannabis use disorder.
Half of the 21 year olds in the study reported having use of cannabis in their lifetime, and 21 percent were classified as ever having ever had a cannabis use disorder.
Males were much more likely than females to have experienced cannabis abuse or dependence.
Children whose mothers had frequently changed their marital status or who experience sexual abuse at childhood were more likely to develop a cannabis use disorder by 21 years.
Those who showed aggressive or delinquent behaviour at 14 years were more than twice as likely as other children to develop a cannabis use disorder by 21 years.
Young adults who reported poor academic performance, or have smoked a cigarette or consumed alcohol by 14 years were more likely to use and develop a cannabis disorder than others who have not.
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