Exposure to stress is an undeniable, but in most cases surmountable, part of life. However,
in certain individuals, exposure to severe or cumulative stressors can lead to an array of …

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is characterized by poor adaptation to a traumatic
experience. This disorder affects approximately 10% of people at some point in life. Current …

A substantial body of research confirms that trauma exposure predicts adolescent
involvement in the justice system, although the mechanisms accounting for this association …

Childhood trauma can have a profound effect on adolescent development, with a lifelong
impact on physical and mental health and development. Through a review of current …

It is known from clinical studies that some patients attempt to cope with the symptoms of post‐
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by using recreational drugs. This review presents a case …

The elucidation of Δ 9-tetrahydrocannabinol as the active principal of Cannabis sativa in
1963 initiated a fruitful half-century of scientific discovery, culminating in the identification of …

Objective To investigate whether past-30 day illicit drug use among sexual minority youth
was more common in neighborhoods with a greater prevalence of hate crimes targeting …

Rationale Excessive fear and anxiety, coupled with corticolimbic dysfunction, are core
features of stress-and trauma-related psychopathology, such as posttraumatic stress …

Little is known about the extent to which parental conflict and violence differentially impact
on offspring mental health and substance use. Using data from a longitudinal birth cohort …

Background: Medicinal marijuana has already been legalized in over 23 states with more
considering legalization. Despite the trend toward legalization, to date, there has been no …