Can I see some ID? Examining validity of the marijuana purchase task among late adolescent cannabis users.

Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 31(1), С. 238 - 247

Опубликована: Май 19, 2022

Cannabis demand (i.e., reinforcing value) can be assessed using a marijuana purchase task (MPT; assesses hypothetical purchasing of cannabis at escalating prices) and has been related to use frequency, problems, disorder symptoms in adults. yet studied adolescents, which inform prevention intervention efforts reduce cannabis-related risks. The present study sought validate the MPT with sample late adolescent lifetime users. Participants aged 15-18 years old (n = 115, Mage 16.9, SD 0.9) residing state legalized completed online assessments baseline 6-month follow-up. Convergent divergent validity was examined, while principal component analysis conducted determine factor structure assess predictive validity. Three indices, Omax maximum expenditure on cannabis), breakpoint price suppressing consumption zero), alpha degree decreases increasing price) were all significantly associated use, consequences, craving, expenditures differentiated low-risk users high-risk as measured by Use Disorders Identification Test-Revised (CUDIT-R). A two-factor solution reflecting amplitude (intensity, alpha, Omax) persistence (breakpoint, Pmax) observed. Both factors consequences regression models. At follow-up, consequences; not either outcome. These findings provide initial evidence that is valid measure for assessing among adolescents used understand mechanisms use. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, rights reserved).

Язык: Английский

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Why get high? Coping and enjoyment motives mediate elevated cannabis demand and cannabis-related outcomes.

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июнь 15, 2023

Cannabis is the most used psychoactive substance among adolescents and a public health concern. demand quantifiable measure of reinforcing value cannabis comprises two latent-factors-amplitude (maximum consumption) persistence (sensitivity to increasing costs). motives are important predictors adolescent use associated problems; however, little known about how these facets motivation causally related. thought represent final common pathway may explain why elevated with consequences. The present study tested whether internal (coping enjoyment) mediated longitudinal associations between demand, (hours high), negative

Язык: Английский

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Abstinence duration and psychopathology among addiction outpatients during 18 months of COVID-19

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15

Опубликована: Фев. 8, 2024

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of patients with substance use disorder (SUD). However, few longitudinal studies have been done which examine associations between pandemic, SUD patients’ and their drug use. Objectives This study aimed to duration abstinence according psychiatric status among outpatients followed-up for 18 months from related lockdown. Methods A follow-up 316 was undertaken. Sociodemographic features, clinical consumption variables were recorded. Pre, during post lockdown information evaluated. Abstinence/substance monitored at patient’s scheduled appointments, disorders psychological revaluated months. Results Survival analyses used compare (in months) beginning It observed that 70% consumed main they being treated some point follow-up. Men, younger patients, those more symptoms anxiety personality disorders, who experienced increased craving follow-up, showed shorter abstinence. While had previously maintained least one year abstinence, achieved better results. Conclusions During first a half presented alterations in health, such us anxiety, depression maladaptive traits high rate relapse. For this reason, despite social crisis restrictive measures, comprehensive treatment should be ensured.

Язык: Английский

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Fear of COVID-19 Diagnosis and Cannabis Use Patterns Among Adults with Chronic Health Conditions: Results from COVID-19 Cannabis Health Study

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 10

Опубликована: Окт. 28, 2024

Given the scarcity of literature regarding COVID-19 impacts on cannabis consumers with chronic illnesses who widely use to manage their health conditions, we aim assess effect patterns among adults living diseases. Cannabis a disease (N = 1,466) from Health Study were included in this analysis. The primary outcomes change dosage, past 30-day usage, and route administration, main exposure being self-reported fear diagnosis. Significant differences found between changes dose by diagnosis (p .03) where 41.5% fearing reported an increase dosage since pandemic. Multinomial logistic regression showed that individuals feared had 50% greater odds [aOR 1.50, 95% CI: 1.02–2.24 decreasing reference staying same, than those without COVID-19, adjusting for socio-demographics. Our findings highlight significant association usage This underscores pandemic's impact health-related behaviors role as coping mechanism during uncertain times.

Язык: Английский

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Risk perception, health stressors and reduction in sharing cannabis products during the COVID-19 outbreak: a cross-sectional study

Drugs and Alcohol Today, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 22(1), С. 28 - 35

Опубликована: Окт. 21, 2021

Purpose This study aimed to understand the extent which cannabis-related risk perception and COVID-19-related health worries were associated with reported reduction in sharing cannabis smoking products mitigate of coronavirus transmission or infection. association was tested two different periods terms toughness national lockdown policy imposed first months pandemic Israel. Design/methodology/approach The population included adult recreational users who completed one online cross-sectional surveys dedicated COVID-19 use situation Israel half 2020. conducted six weeks apart. One survey period when strict measures place (N 1 = 376). other many lifted 2 284). Differences between samples regarding perception, stressors assessed using t -test. Regression analysis used test independent correlates products. Findings Means higher sample surveyed than eased measures. Risk only In contrast, related both samples. Social implications Health may represent a more stable mechanism by engage protective behavior during perceptions. Originality/value To best authors’ knowledge, current research is studies that examine associations among primary while referring use.

Язык: Английский

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Behavioral economic analysis of legal and illegal cannabis demand in Spanish young adults with hazardous and non-hazardous cannabis use

Addictive Behaviors, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 149, С. 107878 - 107878

Опубликована: Окт. 4, 2023

In October 2021, a legal framework that regulates cannabis for recreational purposes in Spain was proposed, but research on its potential impacts use is currently limited. This study examined the reliability and discriminant validity of two Marijuana Purchase Tasks (MPTs) measuring hypothetical illegal demand, to examine differences demand both commodities young adults at hazardous vs. non-hazardous risk levels.A total 171 Spanish [Mage = 19.82 (SD 1.81)] with past-month participated cross-sectional from September November 2021. Two 27-item MPTs were used estimate independently. The Cannabis Use Disorder Identification Test (CUDIT-R) assess test MPTs. Reliability analyses conducted using Classical Theory (Cronbach's alpha) Item Response (Item Information Functions).The MPT reliable (α 0.94) 0.90) demand. Breakpoint (price which ceases), Pmax associated maximum expenditure) most sensitive indicators discriminate participants different levels reinforcing trait. No significant between whole sample observed, users showed higher decreased if vs illegal.The exhibits robust psychometric may be useful inform regulatory science Spain.

Язык: Английский

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