Cannabis Expectancies as a Mediator in the Relationship Between Cannabis Use and Psychiatric Symptoms in Women With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms
Karina Villalba, Jennifer Attonito, Amie Newins · 2026
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Karina Villalba, Jennifer Attonito, and Amie Newins study cannabis beliefs in women with trauma symptoms in a 2026 paper. The women screened positive for post-traumatic stress disorder. The question is whether what women expect from cannabis helps explain links between past use and anxiety or depression.
A survey of 271 women covers trauma symptoms, lifetime cannabis use, mood symptoms, and cannabis expectancies. Analysis shows that positive expectancies carry part of the link. Women with longer use histories held stronger positive beliefs and reported higher anxiety and depression. The authors say beliefs about calming effects may shape both continued use and mental health outcomes.
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| CREATOR | Karina Villalba, Jennifer Attonito, Amie Newins |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 25 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |