These adults answered questions about cannabis use or disorder, major depressive episodes and suicidality -- which includes suicidal ideation, plans or attempts -- in the past year. The study authors said they based their diagnostic criteria off of some of the characteristics of cannabis use disorder described in the fourth Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. How does cannabis use, if at all, interact with the sustaining of depressive cognition and/or suicidal thinking on the individual level?" The study also generally found the same trend among part-time workers and unemployed people compared to full-time employed participants. These economic conditions could "also could interact with cannabis use in ways that need to continue to be explored," Gonzalez said.

Source: CNN June 23, 2021 20:26 UTC