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Cannabis Use Problems Moderate Daily Associations between Cannabis Consequences and Subsequent Use
Christina Dyar1, Isaac C Rhew2, Christine M Lee2
1College of Nursing, Ohio State University.
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs
|March 10, 2026
Summary
Experiencing negative cannabis consequences reduces subsequent use for individuals with fewer problems. However, those with severe cannabis use problems may not change behavior, suggesting a need for further research.
Area of Science:
- Addiction research
- Substance use studies
- Behavioral science
Background:
- Social learning theory suggests negative consequences reduce substance use.
- Limited research exists on prospective effects of consequences on subsequent use, especially for cannabis.
- Previous studies on alcohol have yielded mixed results.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine daily effects of cannabis consequences on subsequent use.
- Determine if consequences accumulate and their duration of influence.
- Identify moderators like cannabis use problems and motives for use.
Main Methods:
- Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) data collected over 14 days.
- 593 regular young adult cannabis users participated.
- Included sexual minority women, gender diverse individuals, and cisgender women.
Main Results:
- Recent cannabis consequences decreased subsequent use likelihood in individuals with fewer cannabis use (CU) problems.
- Coping motives moderated this association; consequences only led to lighter next-day use without coping motives.
- Consequences accumulate daily and influence use for up to five days.
Conclusions:
- Individuals with fewer CU problems reduce use after experiencing consequences.
- Those with severe CU problems may not alter behavior in response to consequences.
- Future research should explore perceived aversiveness of consequences as a factor.
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