A perspective review of cannabis use and sexual offenses.
Behav Sci Law
; 40(2): 225-238, 2022 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35445434
ABSTRACT
Substance abuse is an established risk factor for crime and violence, including sexual violence. Nevertheless, the link between cannabis use and sexual offenses remains poorly understood. Cannabis use has a broad effect on sexual functioning and can have both acute and lasting adverse effects on psychological functioning, which in turn can elevate the risk of sexual offending behavior. Yet there is a scarcity of studies that have examined the link between cannabis use and sexual offending. To help fill the gap, this perspective review investigates the link between substance use and crime with a particular emphasis on cannabis use and its effects on sexual and psychological functioning. It then explores how these mechanisms may contribute to sexual offenses and recidivism, with a final discussion on how cannabis use should be conceptualized as a risk factor for sexual violence.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Sex Offenses
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Cannabis
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Criminals
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Behav Sci Law
Year:
2022
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States