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Cannabis use and suicidal ideation

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  • van Ours, Jan C.
  • Williams, Jenny
  • Fergusson, David
  • Horwood, John

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Globally, suicide has emerged as the second leading cause of death among youth aged 10-24 years old. In order to better understand the causes of this phenomenon, we investigate the relationship between suicidal ideation and cannabis use. Our empirical analysis is based on a 30 year longitudinal study of a birth cohort. We find that intensive cannabis use - at least several times per week - leads to a higher transition rate into suicidal ideation for males. We find no evidence that suicidal ideation leads to cannabis use for either males or females.

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  • van Ours, Jan C. & Williams, Jenny & Fergusson, David & Horwood, John, 2012. "Cannabis use and suicidal ideation," CEPR Discussion Papers 9104, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.
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    Keywords

    Cannabis sue; Mental health; Suicidal ideation;
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    JEL classification:

    • C31 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models; Quantile Regressions; Social Interaction Models
    • I10 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - General
    • I18 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health

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