title: Current cannabis use and age of psychosis onset: a gender-mediated relationship? Results from an 8-year FEP incidence study in Bologna.
abstract: This study examined the relationship between gender, illicit drug use and age of onset of psychosis. We analysed data from an epidemiologically based cohort of 160 subjects with first-episode psychosis from community mental health centers. Cannabis was associated with an earlier onset of psychosis compared to other drugs, especially among women.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical and Surgical Science, Section of Psychiatry, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: Fabio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Allegri
authors.forename: Martino
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Belvederi Murri
authors.forename: Alessandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Paparelli
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Marcacci
authors.forename: Mauro
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Braca
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Menchetti
authors.forename: Rossella
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Michetti
authors.forename: Domenico
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Berardi
authors.forename: Ilaria
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Tarricone
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017668:Age of Onset; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007558:Italy / Q000453:epidemiology; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008385:Marijuana Smoking / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Drugs; Migrants; Schizophrenia