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Cannabis use and mental health in secondary school children: findings from a Dutch survey
- Authors:
- MONSHOUWER Karin, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 188(2), February 2006, pp.148-153.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This study aims to investigate the association between cannabis use and mental health in adolescence. Data from 5551 adolescents aged 12–16 years were drawn from the Dutch Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children school survey, carried out as part of the international 2001 World Health Organization project. After adjusting for confounding factors, cannabis use was linked to externalising problems (delinquent and aggressive behaviour) but not to internalising problems (withdrawn behaviour, somatic complaints and depression). An increasing frequency of use resulted in stronger links. No significant gender or age by cannabis interaction effects were found. The results are also discussed in relation to the liberal drug policy in The Netherlands.