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Cannabis Use among People Entering Drug Treatment in Europe: A Growing Phenomenon?
- Source :
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European Addiction Research . Jul2017, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p113-121. 9p. 1 Chart, 2 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- This paper explores European and national trends in specialised drug treatment entry for cannabis-related problems. The analysis is based on data for the years 2003-2014 from 22 European countries. Between 2003 and 2014, the overall number and proportion of primary cannabis-related first-time entrants increased significantly. A joinpoint regression analysis indicates that the overall increase of cannabis treatment entries is continuous, although country-related differences are observed. Possible explanations for the increase and different time trends are discussed including an increase in cannabis prevalence and cannabis-related problems, changes in risk perception, increases in cannabis potency, changes in referral practices and increased availability and accessibility of treatment services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MARIJUANA abuse
*TREATMENT of drug addiction
*PUBLIC health
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10226877
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Addiction Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 124120101
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000475810