scholarly journals Lifestyle characteristics of parental electronic cigarette and marijuana users: healthy or not?

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-66
Author(s):  
Dilani Wanasinghe ◽  
Shetal Shah ◽  
Amruta Bamanikar ◽  
David Aboudi ◽  
Soumya Mikkilineni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Marijuana Use ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Electronic Cigarette ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cigarette Use ◽  
Cigarette Tobacco ◽  
Tobacco Products

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.

Relationship between Adolescent Marijuana Use and Young Adult Illicit Drug Use

2006 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 498-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey M. Lessem ◽  
Christian J. Hopfer ◽  
Brett C. Haberstick ◽  
David Timberlake ◽  
Marissa A. Ehringer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Marijuana Use ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Adolescent Marijuana Use

scholarly journals 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

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.

Problem-Behavior Theory and the Explanation of Adolescent Marijuana Use

1996 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 379-404 ◽  
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.

scholarly journals Childhood ADHD Symptoms and Future Illicit Drug Use: The Role of Adolescent Cigarette Use

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chien-Ti Lee ◽  
Francis J McClernon ◽  
Scott H Kollins ◽  
Bernard F Fuemmeler
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Cigarette Use ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Childhood Adhd

An Examination of the Age of Substance Use Onset and Adult Severity of Use Among Offenders Entering Treatment

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 238-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Tillson ◽  
Michele Staton ◽  
Justin C. Strickland ◽  
Kevin Pangburn
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Cigarette Use ◽  
Community Settings ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Abuse Treatment

Early onset of substance use has demonstrated a robust relationship with later severity of use, yet this relationship has been less examined in criminal justice contexts or examined differentially by gender. The present study utilized secondary data from a sample of offenders in one small Midwestern state entering corrections-based substance abuse treatment in prison, jail, or community settings to address these gaps in the literature. Findings indicated that age of regular cigarette use did not uniquely affect severity of illicit drug use in adulthood, defined as the frequency of use or endorsement of substance use disorder criteria. In comparison, ages of onset for alcohol and illicit drug use were significantly associated with multiple severity variables examined. Gender was not found to moderate these relationships. These findings emphasize that age of use onset for alcohol and illicit drugs can be valuable in identifying offenders at risk of severe substance use in adulthood.

Drug Use and Job Quits: A Longitudinal Analysis

2007 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 569-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
John P. Hoffmann ◽  
Mikaela Dufur ◽  
Lynn Huang
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Longitudinal Data ◽  
Longitudinal Analysis ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Marijuana Use ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Job Mobility ◽  
Job Separation

Voluntary job separation, or quitting, occurs for a variety of reasons. Although it is often a positive move, it may also lead to periods of unemployment. Studies suggest that one factor that may be implicated in the likelihood of quitting is illicit drug use: Adult drug users may not only quit more frequently but also have a heightened probability of unemployment following a quit. Yet, prior research has not taken a sufficient longitudinal perspective, considered contemporary research on job mobility, nor examined gender differences. We assessed the association using longitudinal data on 8,512 individuals followed from 1984 to 1995. The results indicated that marijuana and cocaine use were associated with a higher probability of quitting. Moreover, marijuana use among males, but not females, was associated with a higher likelihood of experiencing periods of unemployment following a quit. We discuss the implications of these results for understanding gender-distinct patterns of drug use and occupational trajectories.

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