Cannabis Use During Adolescence and Young Adulthood and Academic Achievement

Lit review
by
Chan, Olsen et al

Release Date

2024

Geography

International

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

What is the association between cannabis use during adolescence or young adulthood and academic achievement?

Findings/Key points

Sixty-three studies including 438 329 individuals proved eligible for analysis. Cannabis use during adolescence and young adulthood was probably associated with increases in school absenteeism and dropout; reduced likelihood of obtaining high academic grades, graduating high school, enrolling in university, and postsecondary degree attainment; and perhaps increased unemployment.

Design/methods

A literature review for observational studies examining the association of cannabis use with academic outcomes was undertaken. The literature search identified 17 622 unique citations.

Keywords

About PWUD
Cannabis
Youth