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Interactive effects of PTSD and substance use on suicidal ideation and behavior in military personnel

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Interactive effects of PTSD and substance use on suicidal ideation and behavior in military personnel [1]
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

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At high, but not low levels of PTSD symptoms, more days using marijuana predicted increased PTSD symptoms over time and the likelihood of suicidal behavior.
Conclusions
Results suggest marijuana, especially for military personnel experiencing elevated PTSD symptoms may negatively impact suicidal thoughts and behavior. 

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[1] https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/da.22954
[2] http://www.rethinkpot.org/tags/ptsd
[3] http://www.rethinkpot.org/tags/suicide
[4] http://www.rethinkpot.org/tags/military
[5] http://www.rethinkpot.org/tags/veterans