Co-occurrence of Anxiety and Depression in Cannabis Use Disorder: A Comparative Study

Abstract

Background and Aim: The relationship between mental health disorders like anxiety and depression and substance use is a significant area of research, particularly in the context of cannabis use disorder (CUD). This study aims to understand the co-occurrence between the same across both the genders, males and females. Methodology: Total Participants (N= 160) took part in the study and were divided into two groups including General Population (N= 80, M= 40, F=40) and Cannabis Use Disorder Population (N= 80, M=40, F=40) Tools: They were administered using the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (for CUD patients only), Cannabis Abuse Screening Test (CUD Patients), The Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, Beck’s Depression Inventory for studying the severity of cannabis abuse and their anxiety and depression scores. Results & Conclusions: The results indicate that Keywords: Anxiety; depression; cannabis use disorder; general population; gender