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The association between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in patients with psychiatric disorders: an analysis of sex differences

Abstract

BackgroundCannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug. In the general population, its use has been linked to a heightened propensity for suicidal behavior (SB). We hypothesize that this association varies in patients with psychiatric disorders. SB is known to vary by sex and therefore an investigation of cannabis’ association with SB must consider sex differences. The purpose of this study is to investigate the association between cannabis …

Authors

Naji L; Rosic T; Dennis B; Bhatt M; Sanger N; Hudson J; Mouravska N; Thabane L; Samaan Z

Journal

Biology of Sex Differences, Vol. 9, No. 1,

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

12 2018

DOI

10.1186/s13293-018-0182-x

ISSN

2042-6410