Author:
Rey Joseph M.,Sawyer Michael G.,Raphael Beverley,Patton George C.,Lynskey Michael
Abstract
BackgroundThere is concern in the community about increasing cannabis use and its potential effect on health.AimsTo ascertain the prevalence of cannabis use among Australian adolescents, associations with mental health problems, risk behaviours and service use.MethodExamination of data from a national representative sample of households comprising 1261 adolescents aged 13–17 years. Parents completed a psychiatric interview and questionnaires while adolescents completed questionnaires.ResultsOne-quarter of the adolescents in the sample had used cannabis. There were no gender differences. Use increased rapidly with age, was more common in adolescents living with a sole parent and was associated with increased depression, conduct problems and health risk behaviours (smoking, drinking) but not with higher use of services.ConclusionsCannabis use is very prevalent. The association with depression, conduct problems, excessive drinking and use of other drugs shows a malignant pattern of comorbidity that may lead to negative outcomes.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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