” Distinguishing the relationship between cannabis use, eating condition seriousness, and other psychiatric symptoms in binge eating patients is required for informing screening and scientific recommendations,” stated lead author Megan Wilkinson, a doctoral trainee in Drexels College of Arts and Sciences.Cannabis, Alcohol Use, and Binge EatingWhile research study participants who used marijuana reported “a strong desire or prompt to use marijuana” and they also drank alcohol more often and reported more issues related to their alcohol use; the research study team kept in mind that participants with binge eating conditions who utilized marijuana did not have more serious eating disorder or depression signs. The research study team compared individuals who reported marijuana usage to individuals who did not report cannabis use to see if there were statistically substantial differences in their alcohol use, eating condition symptoms, or depression symptoms.The findings indicate that a noteworthy subset of the individuals with binge consuming disorders use cannabis and experience strong desires or prompts to use marijuana. Next, Wilkinson and her coworkers are preparing to explore the methods that cannabis usage may affect cravings and state of mind for clients with binge consuming, and therefore potentially exacerbate their binge eating symptoms.Reference: “Cannabis usage and binge eating: Examining the relationship in between marijuana use and clinical seriousness among adults with binge eating” by Megan L. Wilkinson, Claire Trainor, Elizabeth Lampe, Emily K. Presseller and Adrienne Juarascio, 2024, Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology.DOI: 10.1037/ pha0000706.
A Drexel University research study finds that over 23% of individuals looking for treatment for binge consuming usage marijuana, which may impact their eating disorder and mental health symptoms. The research study highlights the necessity for clinicians to evaluate for cannabis and alcohol usage, pointing to the need for upgraded research in the context of altering legal and social norms.Research carried out by Drexel University exposed that practically 25% of participants in a binge consuming study reported utilizing marijuana within the last 3 months.New research study from Drexel Universitys Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center), analyzed how typically people investigated the frequency of leisure cannabis usage among people with binge consuming behaviors. Furthermore, the research checked out whether marijuana usage in these clients is connected with more extreme symptoms of eating conditions or with heightened obstacles associated to mental health.While there has been a good deal of research study on the effect of marijuana on eating practices, less is learnt about the results of cannabis use on individuals with a binge consuming condition. When consuming or unable to stop consuming, binge consuming is the experience of feeling out of control. Cannabis might play a specific role in preserving binge consuming as research recommends cannabis can increase how pleasant or fulfilling people discover high-sugar or high-fat foods.Study Findings on Cannabis UseRecently released in Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, the research found more than 23% of the 165 research study participants reported utilizing marijuana in the previous three months– either “one or two times” or “regular monthly.” These individuals were individuals seeking treatment for binge eating and reported their marijuana and alcohol utilize as part of that process.” Distinguishing the relationship in between cannabis use, consuming disorder severity, and other psychiatric signs in binge eating patients is needed for notifying screening and medical recommendations,” said lead author Megan Wilkinson, a doctoral student in Drexels College of Arts and Sciences.Cannabis, Alcohol Use, and Binge EatingWhile research study individuals who utilized marijuana reported “a strong desire or advise to utilize marijuana” and they also consumed alcohol more often and reported more issues associated with their alcohol use; the research team noted that individuals with binge consuming conditions who used marijuana did not have more severe eating condition or anxiety signs.” Both alcohol and marijuana can impact a persons hunger and state of mind. Our finding that clients with binge eating who utilize cannabis likewise drink more alcohol may suggest that these individuals are at a higher danger for binge consuming, provided the compounded results on hunger and state of mind from these substances,” stated Wilkinson. “Treatments for binge consuming should explore how compound usage affects cravings, state of mind, and eating for clients.” Surveys, Interviews, and Comparative AnalysisParticipants also finished studies and interviews about their binge eating, other eating condition signs, and anxiety. The research study team compared people who reported marijuana usage to people who did not report cannabis use to see if there were statistically significant differences in their alcohol use, consuming disorder symptoms, or anxiety symptoms.The findings indicate that a noteworthy subset of the participants with binge consuming conditions utilize cannabis and experience strong desires or urges to utilize marijuana. Furthermore, using marijuana seems connected to consuming patterns and problems with drinking (e.g., requiring more alcohol to feel intoxicated, inability to manage drinking) for patients with binge eating.Clinical Implications and Future Research Directions” We hope this research study is helpful for clinicians dealing with patients with binge eating, as it can provide them with upgraded info about the prevalence of cannabis usage in their clients,” stated Wilkinson. “We suggest that clinicians screen for cannabis and alcohol use in all their patients and evaluate any prospective issues the patient might be experiencing associated to their substance use.” Wilkinson also noted that updated research study on marijuana usage in patients with binge consuming will be required regularly due to changing social norms and laws associated with cannabis in the United States. Next, Wilkinson and her coworkers are preparing to explore the ways that cannabis usage might affect cravings and mood for patients with binge consuming, and therefore potentially exacerbate their binge eating symptoms.Reference: “Cannabis use and binge consuming: Examining the relationship in between cannabis usage and clinical intensity among grownups with binge consuming” by Megan L. Wilkinson, Claire Trainor, Elizabeth Lampe, Emily K. Presseller and Adrienne Juarascio, 2024, Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology.DOI: 10.1037/ pha0000706.
