cortical surface area risk_factor_for cannabis use

CSA is a distinct risk factor for use of ... cannabis ...

CSA was associated with a three and a half fold increase in risk for cannabis use at ages 5–13 (HR=3.56; CI: 2.44–5.20) and an 80% increase for ages 14–17.

Women who had experienced CSA were overrepresented in the early use category; chi-square test significant (X2(3)=114.18, p<0.001).

Violations were observed for the variables representing CSA ... for cannabis ... indicating association of these variables with risk for initiation of substance use.