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Abuse, Marijuana

MedGen UID:
44289
•Concept ID:
C0024809
•
Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction
Synonyms: Abuse, Marihuana; Marihuana Abuse; Marijuana Abuse

Definition

Use of marijuana associated with abnormal psychological, social, and or occupational functioning. [from MeSH]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVAbuse, Marijuana

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Guideline No. 425a: Cannabis Use Throughout Women's Lifespans - Part 1: Fertility, Contraception, Menopause, and Pelvic Pain.
Robert M, Graves LE, Allen VM, Dama S, Gabrys RL, Tanguay RL, Turner SD, Green CR, Cook JL
J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2022 Apr;44(4):407-419.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2022.01.012. PMID: 35400519
Sleep Management Among Patients with Substance Use Disorders.
Chakravorty S, Vandrey RG, He S, Stein MD
Med Clin North Am 2018 Jul;102(4):733-743. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2018.02.012. PMID: 29933826Free PMC Article
Marijuana dependence and its treatment.
Budney AJ, Roffman R, Stephens RS, Walker D
Addict Sci Clin Pract 2007 Dec;4(1):4-16. doi: 10.1151/ascp07414. PMID: 18292704Free PMC Article

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Exploring Impact of Marijuana (Cannabis) Abuse on Adults Using Machine Learning.
Choi J, Chung J, Choi J
Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021 Oct 1;18(19) doi: 10.3390/ijerph181910357. PMID: 34639657Free PMC Article
Evaluating for Differences by Race/Ethnicity in the Association Between Income and Gambling Disorder.
Day B, Rosenthal G, Adetunji F, Monaghan A, Scheele C, Tracy JK
J Gambl Stud 2020 Dec;36(4):1093-1105. doi: 10.1007/s10899-020-09941-6. PMID: 32270318Free PMC Article
Trends and correlates of substance use disorders among probationers and parolees in the United States 2002-2014.
Fearn NE, Vaughn MG, Nelson EJ, Salas-Wright CP, DeLisi M, Qian Z
Drug Alcohol Depend 2016 Oct 1;167:128-39. Epub 2016 Aug 5 doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.08.003. PMID: 27515722Free PMC Article
Characteristics of perinatal women seeking treatment for marijuana abuse in a community-based clinic.
Tzilos G, Hess L, Kao JC, Zlotnick C
Arch Womens Ment Health 2013 Aug;16(4):333-7. Epub 2013 Jun 5 doi: 10.1007/s00737-013-0358-7. PMID: 23737012Free PMC Article
Comorbidity of substance use disorders and other psychiatric disorders among adolescents: evidence from an epidemiologic survey.
Roberts RE, Roberts CR, Xing Y
Drug Alcohol Depend 2007 Apr;88 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S4-13. Epub 2007 Feb 1 doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2006.12.010. PMID: 17275212Free PMC Article

Diagnosis

Evaluating for Differences by Race/Ethnicity in the Association Between Income and Gambling Disorder.
Day B, Rosenthal G, Adetunji F, Monaghan A, Scheele C, Tracy JK
J Gambl Stud 2020 Dec;36(4):1093-1105. doi: 10.1007/s10899-020-09941-6. PMID: 32270318Free PMC Article
Preliminary, open-label, pilot study of add-on oral Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol in chronic post-traumatic stress disorder.
Roitman P, Mechoulam R, Cooper-Kazaz R, Shalev A
Clin Drug Investig 2014 Aug;34(8):587-91. doi: 10.1007/s40261-014-0212-3. PMID: 24935052
The relations among personality, symptoms of alcohol and marijuana abuse, and symptoms of comorbid psychopathology: results from a community sample.
Flory K, Lynam D, Milich R, Leukefeld C, Clayton R
Exp Clin Psychopharmacol 2002 Nov;10(4):425-34. doi: 10.1037//1064-1297.10.4.425. PMID: 12498340
The concurrent validity of the MacAndrew Alcoholism Scale among at-risk adolescent females.
Moore RH
J Clin Psychol 1988 Nov;44(6):1005-8. PMID: 3216005

Therapy

Exploring Impact of Marijuana (Cannabis) Abuse on Adults Using Machine Learning.
Choi J, Chung J, Choi J
Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021 Oct 1;18(19) doi: 10.3390/ijerph181910357. PMID: 34639657Free PMC Article
Preliminary, open-label, pilot study of add-on oral Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol in chronic post-traumatic stress disorder.
Roitman P, Mechoulam R, Cooper-Kazaz R, Shalev A
Clin Drug Investig 2014 Aug;34(8):587-91. doi: 10.1007/s40261-014-0212-3. PMID: 24935052
Blurred boundaries: the therapeutics and politics of medical marijuana.
Bostwick JM
Mayo Clin Proc 2012 Feb;87(2):172-86. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2011.10.003. PMID: 22305029Free PMC Article
Treatment of cannabis use among people with psychotic or depressive disorders: a systematic review.
Baker AL, Hides L, Lubman DI
J Clin Psychiatry 2010 Mar;71(3):247-54. doi: 10.4088/JCP.09r05119gry. PMID: 20331929
Acute and residual effects of marijuana in humans.
Fant RV, Heishman SJ, Bunker EB, Pickworth WB
Pharmacol Biochem Behav 1998 Aug;60(4):777-84. doi: 10.1016/s0091-3057(97)00386-9. PMID: 9700958

Prognosis

Exploring Impact of Marijuana (Cannabis) Abuse on Adults Using Machine Learning.
Choi J, Chung J, Choi J
Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021 Oct 1;18(19) doi: 10.3390/ijerph181910357. PMID: 34639657Free PMC Article
Preliminary, open-label, pilot study of add-on oral Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol in chronic post-traumatic stress disorder.
Roitman P, Mechoulam R, Cooper-Kazaz R, Shalev A
Clin Drug Investig 2014 Aug;34(8):587-91. doi: 10.1007/s40261-014-0212-3. PMID: 24935052
Depression, negative self-image, and suicidal attempts as effects of substance use and substance dependence.
Friedman AS, Terras A, Zhu W, McCallum J
J Addict Dis 2004;23(4):55-71. doi: 10.1300/J069v23n04_05. PMID: 15339714

Clinical prediction guides

Exploring Impact of Marijuana (Cannabis) Abuse on Adults Using Machine Learning.
Choi J, Chung J, Choi J
Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021 Oct 1;18(19) doi: 10.3390/ijerph181910357. PMID: 34639657Free PMC Article
Comorbidity of substance use disorders and other psychiatric disorders among adolescents: evidence from an epidemiologic survey.
Roberts RE, Roberts CR, Xing Y
Drug Alcohol Depend 2007 Apr;88 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S4-13. Epub 2007 Feb 1 doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2006.12.010. PMID: 17275212Free PMC Article
Depression, negative self-image, and suicidal attempts as effects of substance use and substance dependence.
Friedman AS, Terras A, Zhu W, McCallum J
J Addict Dis 2004;23(4):55-71. doi: 10.1300/J069v23n04_05. PMID: 15339714

Recent systematic reviews

Treatment of cannabis use among people with psychotic or depressive disorders: a systematic review.
Baker AL, Hides L, Lubman DI
J Clin Psychiatry 2010 Mar;71(3):247-54. doi: 10.4088/JCP.09r05119gry. PMID: 20331929

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