Objective:
The
neurocognitive
risk
mechanisms
predicting
divergent
outcomes
likely
differ
between
men
and
women
who
use
cannabis
recreationally.
Increasingly,
the
of
descriptive
distributions
including
ex-Gaussian
has
been
applied
to
draw
stronger
inferences
about
health
in
clinical
populations.
current
project
examines
whether
long
tail
reaction
times
(RTs)
a
distribution,
as
characterized
by
parameter
tau
which
may
represent
difficulty
with
regulation
arousal,
predicts
problematic
6
months
later
those
recreationally,
sex
moderates
these
prospective
associations.
Method:
Young
adults
(ages
18-30,
mean
age
20.5
years,
N
=159,
57.2%
women,
69.2%
Caucasian)
recreationally
used
either
occasionally
(at
least
once
per
month)
or
frequently
(three
more
week)
completed
Stroop
Color-Word
Task
at
baseline.
Ex-Gaussian
was
estimated
for
each
participant.
Self-report
hazardous
(CUDIT-R)
dysregulation
negative
(DERS)
positive
emotions
(DERS-Positive)
were
obtained
baseline
6-month
follow-up.
Results:
For
larger
baseline,
being
man
(but
not
woman)
associated
increased
regulating
concurrently
(b
=
-0.01,
F
(1,159)
5.48,
p
0.02),
six
-0.007,
4.42,
0.037)
after
controlling
use.
Conclusions:
Excessively
RTs
during
cognitive
performance
help
characterize
use,
contributes
understanding
between-sex
heterogeneity
pathways
towards
disorders.
International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(3), P. 100502 - 100502
Published: July 1, 2024
Emotional
dysregulation
(ED)
is
a
transdiagnostic
variable
underlying
various
psychiatric
disorders,
including
addictive
behaviors
(ABs).
This
meta-analysis
examines
the
relationship
between
ED
and
ABs
(alcohol,
tobacco,
cannabis,
gambling,
gaming),
indicators
of
AB
engagement
(frequency,
quantity/time
use,
severity,
problems).
Journal of Contemporary Studies in Epidemiology and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. ep25001 - ep25001
Published: March 11, 2025
Since
cannabis
reform,
the
use
of
marijuana
has
surged
exponentially.
Marijuana
is
a
widely
known
risk
factor
for
depression,
yet
safe
intake
interval
not
been
investigated
in
relation
to
depression.
This
study
presents
comprehensive
analysis
depressive
episodes
at
different
levels
use,
as
well
socio-demographic
correlates
utilizing
national
survey
on
drug
and
health
data
collected
2021.
The
involved
nationally
representative
sample
47,291
adult
residents
USA.
Descriptive
inferential
statistical
tests
were
conducted
analyze
prevalence
associations.
reveals
significant
among
participants,
with
51%
reporting
having
used
some
point
their
lives.
Higher
was
observed
young
adults
females.
Increased
likelihood
lifetime
past-year
depression
episodes,
severe
role
impairment
users
compared
non-users.
However
mild
seems
exhibit
certain
that
next
consumption.
Around
80%
considered
both
heavy
consumption
posing
great
recreational
use.
These
findings
highlight
importance
considering
potential
risks
consumption,
particularly
outcomes.
research
contributes
valuable
insights
can
inform
targeted
interventions
policies
aimed
promoting
mental
well-being.
Al-Rafidain Journal of Medical Sciences ( ISSN 2789-3219 ),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(2), P. 22 - 29
Published: April 5, 2025
Background:
Emotional
regulation
difficulties,
depression,
impulsivity,
and
anxiety
are
psychological
factors
that
frequently
co-occur
with
substance
use
in
attention
deficit
hyperactivity
disorder.
These
contribute
to
maladaptive
coping
strategies,
increasing
vulnerability
patterns.
Objective:
To
explore
the
of
co-occurrence
ADHD
use,
a
specific
focus
on
emotional
regulation,
impulsiveness,
anxiety.
Methods:
This
cross-sectional
study,
conducted
from
September
2023
2024
at
university
Eastern
Odisha,
explored
among
undergraduate
students
aged
18–26
co-occurring
use.
Data
collection
utilizes
validated
tools,
including
ASRS-V1.1,
ASSIST,
HAM-D,
HAM-A,
DERS,
BIS.
Results:
The
study
analyzed
1,310
students,
showing
8.2%
ADHD,
which
52.3%
reported
(SU).
Impulsivity
was
significantly
associated
SU,
higher
impulsivity
SU
individuals.
Anxiety
also
showed
strong
association
SU.
However,
dysregulation
depression
were
not
linked
findings
highlight
key
influencing
ADHD.
Conclusions:
underscores
significant
role
impulsiveness
(SU)
individuals
while
found
have
association.
need
for
targeted
interventions
addressing
mitigate
risk
this
population.
Public
perception
contrasts
scientific
findings
on
the
depression-related
effects
of
cannabis.
However,
earlier
studies
were
performed
when
cannabis
was
predominantly
illegal,
its
production
mostly
uncontrolled,
and
idea
medical
incipient
only.
We
hypothesized
that
recent
changes
in
attitudes
legislations
may
have
favorably
affected
research.
In
addition,
publication
bias
against
also
decreased.
To
investigate
this
hypothesis,
we
conducted
a
systematic
review
research
published
over
last
three
years.
found
156
relevant
studies.
most
cross-sectional
studies,
depression
higher
those
who
consumed
than
did
not.
An
increase
consumption
typically
followed
by
an
depression,
whereas
withdrawal
from
ameliorated
cases.
Albeit
reduced
none
these
placebo
controlled.
clinical
same
period,
average
effect
size
larger
investigated
plausibility
antidepressant
reviewing
molecular
pharmacological
Taken
together,
reviewed
do
not
support
herbal
Quantum Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(SI1), P. 93 - 109
Published: Dec. 28, 2024
This
systematic
review
examines
the
relationship
between
emotional
regulation
(ER)
and
psychological
well-being
(PWB)
in
higher
education
from
2019
to
2024.
It
focuses
on
how
strategies
impact
students'
teachers'
academic
performance
education.
The
synthesizes
findings
63
studies
across
multiple
countries,
highlighting
both
adaptive
maladaptive
ER
strategies.
Methodologically,
most
employed
quantitative
approaches
with
a
few
utilizing
mixed
or
qualitative
methods.
consistently
show
that
better
skills
correlate
lower
stress
improved
outcomes.
Additionally,
demographic
factors
contextual
like
COVID-19
pandemic
significantly
moderate
these
relationships.
emphasizes
importance
of
for
students
teachers
education,
recommending
further
research
explore
more
mediating
moderating
factors,
suggesting
inclusion
diverse
samples
enhance
generalizability.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 689 - 689
Published: May 27, 2024
Public
perception
contrasts
scientific
findings
on
the
depression-related
effects
of
cannabis.
However,
earlier
studies
were
performed
when
cannabis
was
predominantly
illegal,
its
production
mostly
uncontrolled,
and
idea
medical
incipient
only.
We
hypothesized
that
recent
changes
in
attitudes
legislations
may
have
favorably
affected
research.
In
addition,
publication
bias
against
also
decreased.
To
investigate
this
hypothesis,
we
conducted
a
review
research
published
over
last
three
years.
found
156
relevant
articles.
most
cross-sectional
studies,
depression
higher
those
who
consumed
than
did
not.
An
increase
consumption
typically
followed
by
an
depression,
whereas
withdrawal
from
ameliorated
cases.
Although
reduced
none
these
placebo-controlled.
clinical
same
period,
placebo
and,
average
effect
size
larger
investigated
plausibility
antidepressant
reviewing
molecular
pharmacological
studies.
Taken
together,
reviewed
do
not
support
herbal
Addictive Behaviors Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20, P. 100558 - 100558
Published: June 19, 2024
The
neurocognitive
risk
mechanisms
predicting
divergent
outcomes
likely
differ
between
men
and
women
who
use
cannabis
recreationally.
Increasingly,
the
of
descriptive
distributions
including
ex-Gaussian
has
been
applied
to
draw
stronger
inferences
about
health
in
clinical
populations.
current
project
examines
whether
long
tail
reaction
times
(RTs)
a
distribution,
as
characterized
by
parameter
tau
which
may
represent
difficulty
with
regulation
arousal,
predicts
problematic
6
months
later
those
recreationally,
sex
moderates
these
prospective
associations.
Young
adults
(ages
18–30,
mean
age
20.5
years,
N
=159,
57.2%
women,
69.2%
Caucasian)
recreationally
used
either
occasionally
(at
least
once
per
month)
or
frequently
(three
more
week)
completed
Stroop
Color-Word
Task
at
baseline.
Ex-Gaussian
was
estimated
for
each
participant.
Self-report
hazardous
(CUDIT-R)
dysregulation
negative
(DERS)
positive
emotions
(DERS-Positive)
were
obtained
baseline
6-month
follow-up.
For
larger
baseline,
being
man
(but
not
woman)
associated
increased
regulating
concurrently
(b
=
−0.01,
F
(1,159)
5.48,
p
0.02),
six
−0.007,
4.42,
0.037)
after
controlling
use.
Excessively
RTs
during
cognitive
performance
help
characterize
use,
contributes
understanding
between-sex
heterogeneity
pathways
towards
disorders.