Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wura Jacobs, Ashley L. Merianos, Patrick Quinn, Jessica Barrington-Trimis, Adam Leventhal
Summary: This cross-sectional study examined the purposes of cannabis use and their association with the risk of problematic use. The study found a significant association between the purposes of cannabis use and the risk of problematic use, with the highest risk associated with cannabis use for physical health purposes.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Ryan S. Sultan, Alexander W. Zhang, Mark Olfson, Muhire H. Kwizera, Frances R. Levin
Summary: This cross-sectional study found that there is an association between non-disordered cannabis use (NDCU) and adverse psychosocial events among adolescents. Individuals with NDCU had approximately 2 to 4 times greater odds of experiencing adverse psychosocial events compared to non-users, including major depression, suicidal ideation, slower thoughts, difficulty concentrating, truancy, low grade point average, arrest, fighting, and aggression. This study highlights the negative impact of non-clinical cannabis use on the mental health of adolescents.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Kat Petrilli, Lindsey Hines, Sally Adams, Celia J. Morgan, H. Valerie Curran, Tom P. Freeman
Summary: This study examined the effects of high potency and low potency cannabis on mental health outcomes and found that users of high potency cannabis were more likely to experience anxiety, depression, psychosis-like symptoms, and cannabis dependence. Further research is needed to determine the association between high potency cannabis use and depression and anxiety.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Borge Sivertsen, Mari Hysing, Allison G. Harvey, Keith J. Petrie
Summary: This study aimed to examine the prevalence of insomnia according to DSM-5 criteria and differences in sleep duration across various mental and physical disorders. Results showed that insomnia and short sleep duration are strongly associated with a range of different disorders and conditions, with insomnia being most strongly linked to mental disorders and physical conditions with psychological or psychosomatic properties.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Substance Abuse
Ofir Livne, Zachary L. Mannes, Yoanna E. McDowell, Dvora Shmulewitz, Carol A. Malte, Andrew J. Saxon, Deborah S. Hasin
Summary: The purpose of this review is to provide a brief overview of recent literature on the prevalence of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder (CUD) among US veterans, as well as the associations with mental and physical health conditions. The review found that cannabis use and CUD are associated with various mental and physical health conditions among veterans, such as bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, suicidality, pain conditions, and other substance use. Analysis of 2019 data from the Veterans Health Administration indicated that CUD is strongly associated with a wide range of health conditions and mortality. Harm reduction methods tailored to this population are necessary.
CURRENT ADDICTION REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Toula Kourgiantakis, Travonne Edwards, Eunjung Lee, Judith Logan, Ragave Vicknarajah, Shelley L. Craig, Monique Simon-Tucker, Charmaine C. Williams
Summary: This scoping review aims to investigate youth cannabis use in Canada, its impact on physical and mental health, and its relationship with the use of other substances. The study also examines prevention strategies for youth cannabis use in Canada and how the literature addresses social determinants of health.
Review
Pediatrics
H. Yavuz Ince, Hanna Phan, Samya Z. Z. Nasr, Jessica M. M. Pierce, Nasuh Malas
Summary: Cannabis is widely used in the United States as a federally illegal drug, particularly among adolescents. It has complex effects on both the body and mind, and healthcare professionals should be aware of the factors influencing cannabis use in adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF). Given the limited evidence on its benefits and significant risks, clinicians have a responsibility to identify and counsel patients about the risks associated with cannabis use, create a safe space for ongoing conversations about cannabis use in CF care, and provide evidence-based interventions.
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jennifer Rup, Tom P. Freeman, Chris Perlman, David Hammond
Summary: The study found that respondents with mental health conditions reported more frequent cannabis use and used more potent product types compared to those without mental health conditions. Specific high potency products need to be targeted in prevention, treatment, and harm reduction among populations experiencing mental health conditions.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2021)
Review
Psychiatry
Candice E. Crocker, Alix J. E. Carter, Jason G. Emsley, Kirk Magee, Paul Atkinson, Philip G. Tibbo
Summary: Cannabis use is associated with the development and exacerbation of mental illness, especially the risk of psychotic disorder. In emergency situations, cannabis-related adverse mental health events such as anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and psychotic symptoms are significant, particularly in youth and young adults. The differences in impact between alcohol and cannabis on emergency mental health services highlight the need for tailored interventions based on individual risk factors.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Riccardo Bortoletto, Marco Colizzi
Summary: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder are more vulnerable to the psychotic effects of cannabis exposure, which can be passed on to their children. Cannabis exposure has disruptive epigenetic effects, particularly in brain areas related to schizophrenia, which can be inherited across generations. These effects make autism candidate genes more susceptible to disruption, potentially leading to psychosis later in life. Therefore, there is a developmental link between autism and psychosis through the modulation of the endocannabinoid system.
Article
Anesthesiology
Matthew C. Enkema, Deborah S. Hasin, Kendall C. Browne, Malki Stohl, Dvora Shmulewitz, David S. Fink, Mark Olfson, Silvia S. Martins, Kipling M. Bohnert, Scott E. Sherman, Magdalena Cerda, Melanie Wall, Efrat Aharonovich, Salomeh Keyhani, Andrew J. Saxon
Summary: The study examined differences in prevalence of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder among veterans and nonveterans, as well as between individuals reporting recent pain or not. Results showed higher prevalence of recent pain among veterans and limited effects of cannabis use on improving mental or physical health for individuals with pain.
Article
Substance Abuse
Namkee G. Choi, Diana M. DiNitto, Kristina T. Phillips
Summary: Among past-year cannabis users aged 50+, medical cannabis use is associated with higher odds of receiving psychotherapeutic and mental health treatments compared to nonmedical use, while nonmedical users with higher usage frequency and medical users with lower usage frequency have lower odds of treatment receipt. Factors such as discussion with healthcare professionals, higher education, and health insurance are associated with increased odds of receiving treatment.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Joni Lee Pow, Casswina Donald, Marta di Forti, Tessa A. Roberts, Helen Weiss, Olatunde Ayinde, Sujit John, Bola Olley, Akin Ojagbemi, Georgina Miguel Esponda, Joseph Lam, Paramasivam Poornachandrika, Paola Dazzan, Fiona Gaughran, Palaniyandi Ponnusamy Kannan, Selvaraju Sudhakar, Jonathan Burns, Bonginkosi Chiliza, Alex Cohen, Oye M. Gureje, Rangaswamy Thara, Robin Murray, Craig Morgan, Gerard Hutchinson
Summary: This study investigated patterns of cannabis use and its association with psychoses in three Global South regions. The study found that in each setting, cases reported higher lifetime and frequent cannabis use compared to controls, and cannabis use was associated with the occurrence and age of onset of psychoses in Trinidad.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Guillaume Airagnes, Joane Matta, Frederic Limosin, Nicolas Hoertel, Marcel Goldberg, Marie Zins, Cedric Lemogne
Summary: This study aimed to examine the temporal relationship between frequency of cannabis use and alcohol consumption. The findings revealed that the association from cannabis to alcohol was stronger than the opposite association. This finding emphasizes the need to consider the risk of increased alcohol consumption among cannabis users.
Article
Psychiatry
Faraz Sachedina, Carole Chan, Rahim S. Damji, Olga J. de Sanctis
Summary: This study provides evidence to support the effectiveness of medical cannabis as a treatment for anxiety and depression. The study included a large number of patients and found significant improvements in symptoms of anxiety and depression after using medical cannabis.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Economics
Shannon Ward, Jenny Williams, Jan C. van Ours
Summary: Research indicates that engaging in delinquency and being arrested during adolescence are linked to early school leaving, especially for crimes that bring monetary returns. The impact on school leaving is greater when these activities occur at a younger age, emphasizing the importance of extending crime prevention efforts to a broader range of youth.
OXFORD BULLETIN OF ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Julie Moschion, Jan C. van Ours
Summary: The study found that episodes of depression increase the likelihood of someone becoming homeless, but there is no evidence to suggest that homelessness causes mental health issues. The complex association between mental health episodes and homelessness, except for depression, is mostly unlikely to be causal.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jan C. van Ours
Summary: This paper examines the long-term developments in stadium attendance in professional football in the Netherlands, which have been influenced by socioeconomic factors and show a high correlation with other European leagues, particularly the English Premier League. This suggests that stadium attendance is affected by both national developments and common international trends in the interest in football matches.
Article
Economics
Jan C. van Ours
Summary: Johan Cruyff's last season at Feyenoord as a professional football player significantly improved his team's performance and increased attendance at their home stadium, solidifying his status as a superstar who made a substantial contribution to the club.
APPLIED ECONOMICS LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Economics
Shuai Chen, Jan C. van Ours
Summary: Legalizing same-sex marriage in the Netherlands significantly improved the mental health of sexual minorities and reduced the mental health gap based on sexual orientation. These positive effects were found in both married and unmarried sexual minorities, indicating that health gains were not solely dependent on marriage but likely related to other mechanisms as well.
Article
Economics
Jenny Williams, Don Weatherbum
Summary: This study evaluates electronic monitoring as an alternative to prison for nonviolent offenses and finds that it significantly reduces the probability of reoffending at both the short-term and long-term scales.
REVIEW OF ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS
(2022)
Article
Economics
Francesco Principe, Jan C. van Ours
Summary: The study revealed a racial bias in the ratings of professional football players in Italian newspapers, with black players receiving lower ratings compared to non-black players, especially at the lower end of the distribution. However, clubs do not exhibit a racial bias in player wages, potentially due to competition removing racial wage discrimination. Newspaper football experts are the ones showing a racial bias in player ratings, which may be linked to unconscious discrimination related to stereotyping of black players.
EUROPEAN ECONOMIC REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Economics
J. James Reade, Jan C. Van Ours
Summary: We analyze the correlation between attendance at professional football matches in England and unemployment over a long period of time. We find that higher unemployment rates lead to lower attendance. Interestingly, this relationship is more significant in lower leagues, suggesting that attendance at lower quality football events is more sensitive to fluctuations in unemployment.
APPLIED ECONOMICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Area Studies
Michael Palmer, Jenny Williams
Summary: This paper examines the impact of a disability law on employment rights in Cambodia. Contrary to expectations, the law did not improve the employment situation for persons with disabilities and may have even made it worse. The reduction in employment and working hours for disabled individuals is most noticeable among employees, females, young people, those with lower education levels, and those in the industrial sector. The study explores possible explanations for this unintended outcome, with the most probable explanation being lower demand for disabled workers due to accommodation costs and nonbinding employment quotas.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Economics
Jan C. van Ours
Summary: Retirement has varied effects on mental health, cognitive ability, and mortality, with overall improvements in mental health, decline in cognitive skills, and no significant impact on mortality. The diverse outcomes are a result of heterogeneity in personal characteristics, job types, institutional arrangements, and voluntary or mandatory retirement. It is challenging to advocate evidence-based retirement policies that consider health effects due to the variation in empirical findings. However, introducing more flexibility in retirement timing is a beneficial policy alternative for the health of retiring workers.
ECONOMIST-NETHERLANDS
(2022)
Review
Economics
Ben Vollaard, Jan C. van Ours
Summary: Many expert reviews of products are non-blind and may be biased due to reviewers' ad hoc relationships with producers. This study provides evidence of a sizable bias in a long-running expert product review in the food service industry.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC BEHAVIOR & ORGANIZATION
(2022)
Article
Economics
Jan C. van Ours
Summary: This study found that losing a partner or becoming unemployed can lead to deterioration in mental health and increased loneliness, while mental health improves for males and highly educated females after retirement. In addition, as individuals age, loneliness decreases and mental health gradually improves, indicating that aging is not necessarily a burden in terms of mental health and loneliness.
Editorial Material
Economics
Ruud H. Koning, Jan C. van Ours
ECONOMIST-NETHERLANDS
(2021)
Article
Economics
Thomas Peeters, Jan C. van Ours
Summary: The study reveals significant differences in home advantage among teams in English professional football, with absolute home advantage being consistent across different divisions. However, there is a substantial decline in absolute home advantage over time, which is consistent across divisions.
ECONOMIST-NETHERLANDS
(2021)
Article
Economics
G. C. Lim, Robert Dixon, Jan C. van Ours
Summary: This study examines the relationship between changes in the unemployment rate and output growth using labor market flow methods, highlighting the potential variations in the Okun coefficient and the importance of labor flow behavior in response to growth. The empirical analysis is based on labor market flow data from 1990:2 to 2017:3, showing the necessity of stringent assumptions about labor flow behavior in conventional models of Okun's Law.
EMPIRICAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Economics
Joan Costa-Font, Sarah Fleche, Ricardo Pagan
Summary: This study uses longitudinal data from Germany and finds that a one-hour increase in weekly sleep is associated with a rise in employment and an increase in weekly earnings. The effect on earnings comes from productivity improvements due to a decrease in working hours with longer sleep duration. The study also identifies improved mental well-being as a key mechanism driving these effects.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Jonas Cuzulan Hirani, Miriam Wust
Summary: The use of reminders in public vaccination programs can effectively increase childhood vaccination coverage, especially when sent close to the recommended vaccination age. Both digital and postal reminders have equal impact on vaccination rates. Prospective reminders can improve timely vaccinations in later childhood and help achieve high coverage for new vaccines in complex vaccination programs. Reminders prompt additional preventive care for the focal children, but have no spillover effects on other health behaviors or relatives.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS
(2024)
