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Newest firstBackground and aims Epidemiologic research suggests that adolescent cannabis use is associated with psychological distress (i.e. depression and anxiety symptoms); however, most studies have relied on 20th-century data, when cannabis was significantly less potent than today. This study aimed to estimate the association between adolescent cannabis use and psychological distress using contemporary population-based da…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: In 2020, Lebanon initiated the legalization process for the cultivation of cannabis for medical and industrial purposes only. This paper aims to examine the factors associated with youth attitude towards the legalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis in Lebanon. METHODS: In early 2020, a total of 1,230 young adults aged 18 to 24 participated in an anonymous online survey. The main outcome was…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and aims Sexual minority youth report significantly higher rates of substance use than heterosexual youth, yet a comprehensive and systematic evaluation and synthesis of the magnitude of this inequity has not been conducted. The purpose of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis to assess the magnitude of overall inequities in substance use between sexual minority and heterosexual youth and examine de…
Open article record in new tab ↗Purpose To identify associations of past-year witnessing violence with expectancies (anticipated effects) for alcohol and cannabis use in Black, Latinx, and White youth, including possible variations by level of neighborhood advantage and/or race/ethnicity. Methods Data were drawn from Follow-up 3 of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (n=7,332; weighted distributions: 45.53% girl, 52.33% boy, 2.14% o…
Background e-Cigarette or vaping use-associated lung injury (EVALI), first reported in July 2019, caused over 2807 hospitalizations and 68 deaths by February 2020, when the outbreak subsided and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stopped updating the case number. Media coverage of EVALI was extensive but not always accurate concerning the cause, which turned out to be vitamin E acetate, a compoun…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundMental health and substance use disorders typically onset during youth and commonly co-occur. Integrated treatment of two or more co-existing mental health and substance use disorders (i.e., concurrent disorders) is increasingly prevalent in real-world clinical settings. However, the depth of the evidence base on best practices remains unclear.ObjectivesThis scoping review aimed to identify, map and summ…
Issue addressed Adolescent e-cigarette use is increasing and is associated with subsequent smoking. This study examines potential protective factors associated with not vaping among First Nations adolescents in Australia to inform community programs. Methods The 'Next Generation: Youth Wellbeing Study' is a cohort study of First Nations adolescents aged 10-24 years from urban, rural and remote communities in Centr…
The Cannabis Use Disorders Identification Test-Revised (CUDIT-R) is an eight-item screening tool designed to identify problematic cannabis use. The present study intended to assess the psychometric properties of the measure in a youth sample. N = 76 participants completed the CUDIT-R and a measure of cannabis consumption. All participants underwent an assessment for a current cannabis use disorder using the Struct…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction The Pokémon franchise has an array of media (i.e., TV series, movies, merchandise, and Trading Card Game) that has attracted global youth and adults since its creation in 1996. Specifically, users have been known to discuss, promote, and purchase Pokémon Trading Card Game on the livestreaming platform Twitch. However, Pokémon Trading Card Game livestreaming content may also include potentially harmful…
Open article record in new tab ↗This review focuses on Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) in youth, a condition linked to chronic cannabis use and characterized by cyclic vomiting, abdominal pain, and dehydration. The objectives were to explore CHS progression in youth and its impact on health, and to assess current treatment strategies. There are the three distinct phases of CHS: prodromal, hyperemetic, and recovery. During the prodromal phase…
Open article record in new tab ↗Early cannabis initiation during youth is associated with elevated risk for harmful substance use, mental disorders, and cognitive impairments. To account for the complexity behind cannabis use initiation, we performed a data-driven analysis across 151 measurements spanning seven domains from the individual, microsystem, and exosystem level of influences: biobehavior, cognition, brain MRI, family, peer, neighborho…
Background and aim In 2018, the country of Georgia legalized cannabis for recreational use and decriminalized limited possession. This study aimed to assess whether cannabis use increased among young adults (ages 18-29 years) in Georgia after national policy changes and to evaluate whether perceived access became easier after legalization and current risk factors of young adult cannabis use. Methods We used data f…
Legalization of non-medical cannabis in Canada was intended to protect youth health and safety by limiting access and raising awareness of safety and risks. The purpose of this qualitative research was to explore youths' perceptions of their cannabis health literacy and future educational needs. A convenience sample of youth aged 13 to 18 residing in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada who may or may not have consum…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are more prevalent among youth involved in the legal system (YILS) compared to non-system-involved peers. Legal system involvement can serve as a gateway to health services, presenting an opportunity to identify YILS in need of SUD intervention. Here, aims included: (1) describe YILS patterns of substance use based on drug testing (e.g., urine) versus a self-report risk s…
Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by deficits in social communication and the presence of restricted or repetitive behaviors. Although its underlying pathophysiological mechanisms remain unclear, growing evidence indicates that neuroinflammation plays a significant role, especially in children. Objective This study aims to explore neuroinflammatory pathways i…
BackgroundThe cultural context influences how mental disorders like depression, are perceived and experienced. Most studies on lived experiences of depression by youths have been done in high-income countries. This has made it difficult for researchers to infer the findings in the context of SSA due to differences in cultures and socio-demographic characteristics. This systematic review thus, seeks to understand h…
BackgroundMental health struggles disproportionately affect young people, particularly in low- and middle-income settings. Understanding key drivers of youth mental health is essential for designing effective policies and programs to close the mental health gap. This study aims to describe the factors influencing mental health and well-being among Moroccan youth. MethodsThis is a descriptive cross-sectional online…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Bullying is a global public health problem with severe adverse effects on behavioral health. Understanding the predictors of victimization by bullying is essential for public policy initiatives to respond to the problem effectively. In addition to traditional in-person bullying, electronic bullying has become more prevalent due to increasing social interaction and identity formation in virtual communiti…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Canada legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, and one of the primary objectives of the Cannabis Act was to protect youth by reducing their access to cannabis and providing public education. Canada has the highest prevalence of cannabis use worldwide, particularly among youth and young adults under the age of 25. Cannabis use is linked with many adverse effects for youth and young adults including psyc…