Relationship between Adolescent Marijuana Use and Young Adult Illicit Drug Use

AbstractObjectiveTo assess lifestyle characteristics among parental electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), marijuana and tobacco users.MethodsA total of 1214 parents (77% mothers and 23% fathers) were surveyed and categorized into five exposure groups: e-cigarette use only (1%), marijuana use only (3%), tobacco products only (10%), multi-exposed [11% (marijuana, e-cigarette and tobacco)], and non-users [75% (no e-cigarette, tobacco or marijuana)].ResultsSimilar to non-users, the e-cigarette group had no illicit drug use. Further, e-cigarette users were more likely, in adjusted models, to self-identify as non-smokers and exercise compared with tobacco and multi-exposed groups. Although marijuana users also had higher odds of self-identifying as non-smokers compared to tobacco and multi-exposed groups, they were more likely than non-users to drink alcohol.ConclusionE-cigarette and marijuana using parents were less likely to identify as smokers. E-cigarette users had healthier lifestyle characteristics than the other exposed groups. Clinicians should consider specifically screening for parental e-cigarette and marijuana use as assessing for only “smoking” may underrepresent first-and second-hand exposure. Additionally, clinicians should be aware that marijuana using parents are more likely to drink alcohol and should counsel accordingly.

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Effects of mental health and substance use disorder symptoms on the association between STDs and sexual identity: evidence from the 2017–2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1007/s10389-021-01683-y ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

David Adzrago ◽

Samuel H. Nyarko ◽

Nnenna Ananaba ◽

Christine Markham

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Drug Use ◽

Depressive Episode ◽

Major Depressive Episode ◽

Illicit Drug ◽

Marijuana Use ◽

Illicit Drug Use ◽

Major Depressive ◽

And Gender

Abstract Background Sexually transmitted disease (STD) cases are rising in the USA, especially among sexual and gender minorities, despite the availability of numerous STD prevention programs. We examined the differences in STD prevalence among sexual and gender minority subgroups with major depressive episode symptoms and substance use dependence. Methods We combined 2017, 2018, and 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) public-use data on adults (N = 127,584) to conduct weighted multivariable logistic regression and margins analyses. Results Approximately 2.05% of the population reported having STDs. The population that had major depressive episode symptoms (AOR = 1.70, 95% CI = 1.46, 1.99), alcohol use dependence (AOR = 1.79, 95% CI = 1.49, 2.16), illicit drug use other than marijuana use dependence (AOR = 2.25, 95% CI = 1.73, 2.92), or marijuana use dependence (AOR = 1.90, 95% CI = 1.57, 2.31) had higher odds of contracting STDs compared to their counterparts. Lesbian/gay (AOR = 2.81, 95% CI = 2.24, 3.54) and bisexual (AOR = 1.95, 95% CI = 1.60, 2.37) individuals had higher odds of contracting STDs. Lesbians/gays with major depressive episode symptoms, alcohol use dependence, or illicit drug use other than marijuana use dependence had the highest probability of having STDs, compared to bisexuals and heterosexuals with major depressive episode symptoms, alcohol use, or illicit drug use other than marijuana use dependence. Bisexuals with marijuana use dependence had the highest probability of STD contraction compared to their lesbian/gay and heterosexual counterparts. Within each sexual identity subgroup, the probability of having STDs was higher for individuals with major depressive episode symptoms, or dependence on alcohol use, illicit drug use other than marijuana use, or marijuana use compared to their counterparts. Conclusion Major depressive episode symptoms, substance use dependence, and sexual and gender minority status had higher risks for STD diagnosis, particularly for sexual and gender minorities with major depressive episode symptoms or substance use dependence. Tailored interventions based on major depressive episode symptoms and substance use dependence may reduce the prevalence of STD, especially among sexual and gender minorities.

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Trends in binge drinking, marijuana use, illicit drug use, and polysubstance use by sexual identity in the United States (2006–2017)

Substance Abuse ◽

10.1080/08897077.2021.1913696 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Sean Esteban McCabe ◽

Curtiss W. Engstrom ◽

Luisa Kcomt ◽

Rebecca Evans-Polce ◽

Brady T. West

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Drug Use ◽

Binge Drinking ◽

Sexual Identity ◽

Illicit Drug ◽

Marijuana Use ◽

Illicit Drug Use ◽

The United States ◽

Polysubstance Use

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Smoking and Illicit Drug Use Associations With Early Versus Delayed Reproduction: Findings in a Young Adult Cohort of Australian Twins

Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs ◽

10.15288/jsad.2009.70.786 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 70 (5) ◽

pp. 786-796 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mary Waldron ◽

Andrew C. Heath ◽

Michael T. Lynskey ◽

Elliot C. Nelson ◽

Kathleen K. Bucholz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Young Adult ◽

Drug Use ◽

Illicit Drug ◽

Illicit Drug Use ◽

Delayed Reproduction

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Problem-Behavior Theory and the Explanation of Adolescent Marijuana Use

Journal of Drug Issues ◽

10.1177/002204269602600205 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 379-404 ◽

Cited By ~ 59

Author(s):

John E. Donovan

Keyword(s):

Drug Use ◽

Problem Behavior ◽

Illicit Drug ◽

Problem Drinking ◽

Marijuana Use ◽

Illicit Drug Use ◽

National Sample ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Behavior Theory ◽

Problem Behavior Theory

Problem-Behavior Theory was developed by Richard Jessor and Shirley Jessor almost 30 years ago. The theory is a social-psychological framework focused on the explanation of variation in adolescents' involvement in behaviors that are socially defined as a problem and as undesirable by the norms of conventional society and that elicit some form of social sanctions. Problem behaviors of interest have included underage drinking, problem drinking, marijuana use, other illicit drug use, delinquent behavior, and precocious sexual behavior. Research conducted in the 1970s demonstrated that the theory could account for approximately 50% of the variance in marijuana use in both local and national sample studies. The present analyses sought to determine whether the theory continues to be relevant for the explanation of illicit drug use among contemporary American youth. Both cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses of multiple datasets collected over a 20-year period confirm its enduring validity.

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Illicit drug use and prescription drug misuse among young adult medical cannabis patients and non-patient users in Los Angeles

Drug and Alcohol Dependence ◽

10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2019.01.026 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 198 ◽

pp. 21-27 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Ekaterina V. Fedorova ◽

Sheree M. Schrager ◽

Lucy F. Robinson ◽

Alice Cepeda ◽

Carolyn F. Wong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Young Adult ◽

Los Angeles ◽

Drug Use ◽

Prescription Drug ◽

Illicit Drug ◽

Illicit Drug Use ◽

Drug Misuse ◽

Medical Cannabis ◽

Prescription Drug Misuse

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Are arrest statistics a valid measure of illicit drug use? The relationship between criminal justice and public health indicators of cocaine, heroin, and marijuana use

Justice Quarterly ◽

10.1080/07418829900094311 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 685-699 ◽

Cited By ~ 43

Author(s):

Richard Rosenfeld ◽

Scott H. Decker

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Criminal Justice ◽

Drug Use ◽

Illicit Drug ◽

Health Indicators ◽

Marijuana Use ◽

Illicit Drug Use ◽

Valid Measure ◽

Public Health Indicators ◽

The Relationship

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The Role of Life Events/Contextual Factors and Cannabis Use in Patterns of Other Drug Use Among Young Adult Cannabis Users in Los Angeles: A Qualitative Inquiry

Journal of Drug Issues ◽

10.1177/0022042619900205 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 50 (2) ◽

pp. 157-172

Author(s):

Ekaterina V. Fedorova ◽

Alexis M. Roth ◽

Alice Cepeda ◽

Carolyn F. Wong ◽

Ellen Iverson ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Young Adult ◽

Los Angeles ◽

Drug Use ◽

Life Events ◽

Illicit Drug ◽

Contextual Factors ◽

Illicit Drug Use ◽

Qualitative Inquiry ◽

Cannabis Use

This analysis examined the role of impactful life events/stressful contextual factors and cannabis use in the patterns of illicit drug use. It utilized semi-structured qualitative interviews with 40 young adult medical cannabis patients and 22 non-patient users collected in Los Angeles during 2014–2015. Three patterns of illicit drug use emerged based on participants’ narratives: regular/problematic, recreational/occasional, and never users. Among regular/problematic users, a common theme was the lasting impact of traumatic life events or stressful contextual factors on transition to and away from problematic drug use, and using cannabis to cope with negative after effects of drug use. In contrast, most recreational/occasional and never users, who reported impactful life events or stressful contextual factors, used cannabis to cope with those experiences. Family history of addiction and acceptance of cannabis use within a family as protective factors against illicit drug use among some recreational/occasional and never users was an unexpected finding.

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