TABLE 3.
Comparison of timing of first use of marijuana with estimated onset of mental health issues
| Mental health issue | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of age of first use of marijuana with estimated age mental health issue began | Depression (%) | Anxiety (%) | Suicidal thoughts (%) |
| No. of patients with mental health issue (years in lifetime >0) | 216 (71) | 218 (72) | 124 (41) |
| Marijuana use started before mental health issue | 167 (77.3) | 159 (72.9) | 113 (91.1) |
| Mental health issue started before marijuana use | 43 (19.9) | 52 (23.9) | 8 (6.5) |
| Marijuana use started same year as mental health issue | 6 (2.8) | 7 (3.2) | 3 (2.4) |