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Article: THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SCHOOL PERFORMANCE AT 14 YEARS AND YOUNG ADULTS' USE OF CANNABIS: AN AUSTRALIAN BIRTH COHORT STUDY
- Article from:
- Journal of Drug Issues
- Article date:
- April 1, 2008
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This study examines, firstly, the association between school performance at 14 years and frequency of use of cannabis in early adulthood and, secondly, whether this association is explained by family and individual characteristics, including child cognitive capacity in childhood and adolescence. Data are from a cohort of 3,478 Australian young adults who were followed up from birth to age 21 years. Data on child school performance and use of cannabis were collected at the 14- and 21-year follow-ups, respectively. Child school performance was assessed at 14 years via self- and maternal-report. Potential confounding factors were measured between the child's birth and age 14 years. School ...