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Who Seeks Treatment for Cannabis-related Problems?

Overview
Journal Can J Public Health
Publisher Springer Nature
Specialty Public Health
Date 2003 Oct 28
PMID 14577742
Citations 5
Authors
Carol J Strike
Karen A Urbanoski
Brian R Rush
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Abstract

Purpose: To examine the types of presenting problems and symptoms among individuals seeking treatment for cannabis-related problems in a large treatment centre in Ontario.

Methods: Data from assessment interviews conducted with clients who identified cannabis as their primary drug problem (n=426) were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results: The majority of people seeking treatments were male (80%) and single (77%). Cannabis treatment seekers varied in their socio-demographic characteristics, drug consumption, pressure to seek treatment, and adverse consequences of cannabis use. They experienced a broad range of substance-related problems, however, the majority were classified as below the action stage in terms of readiness to change their drug consumption. Daily users were older, more likely to be employed, to be cannabis dependent, to suffer from an anxiety disorder, and to use multiple substances.

Discussion: Cannabis treatment seekers are a heterogeneous group. A better understanding of the relationship between client characteristics and different interventions may improve outcomes.

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