A Survey of Synthetic Cannabinoid Consumption by Current Cannabis Users
A Survey of Synthetic Cannabinoid Consumption by Current Cannabis Users
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DOI：
10.1080/08897077.2013.846288
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发表时间：
2014-01-01
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影响因子：
3.5
通讯作者：
Hart, Carl L.
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作者：
Gunderson, Erik W.;Haughey, Heather M.;Hart, Carl L.
背景：尽管人们越来越关注合成大麻素（SC）使用率的增加及其影响，但只有有限的数据可以解决这些问题。这项研究评估了SC产品使用的程度，并报告了一组成年大麻和烟草使用者的影响。研究方法：对在大麻/尼古丁依赖药物开发研究（NCT 01204723）筛选期间允许联系进行未来研究的个人进行了简短的电话采访。结果：受访者（N = 42; 88%的参与率）主要是年轻人，男性，种族多元化，高中毕业生。几乎所有人目前都吸食烟草和大麻，86%的人每周吸食大麻5天或更长时间。几乎所有（91%）的人都熟悉SC产品，一半（50%）的人报告以前吸食过SC产品，相当一部分（24%）的人报告目前使用（即，上个月）。尽管联邦于2011年3月1日生效了对5种常见SC的禁令，但许多受访者报告继续使用SC产品。报告的使用的常见原因包括但不限于寻求与大麻产生的类似的新高，以及通过阳性尿液筛查避免药物使用检测。主要的副作用是思维混乱、头痛、口干和焦虑。在合成大麻素产品使用者（曾经或目前）和非使用者之间没有发现人口统计学或其他特征的显着差异。结论：在目前的大麻和烟草使用者中，SC产品的消费是常见的，尽管联邦禁令仍然存在。使用含SC产品的主要原因似乎是为了逃避毒品检测和体验大麻般的快感。
.Background: Despite growing concern about the increased rates of synthetic cannabinoid (SC) use and their effects, only limited data are available that addresses these issues. This study assessed the extent of SC product use and reported effects among a cohort of adult marijuana and tobacco users. Methods: A brief telephone interview was conducted with individuals who had given permission to be contacted for future research while screening for a cannabis/nicotine dependence medication development study (NCT01204723). Results: Respondents (N = 42; 88% participation rate) were primarily young adults, male, racially diverse, and high school graduates. Nearly all currently smoked tobacco and cannabis, with 86% smoking cannabis on 5 or more days per week. Nearly all (91%) were familiar with SC products, half (50%) reported smoking SC products previously, and a substantial minority (24%) reported current use (i.e., past month). Despite a federal ban on 5 common SCs, which went into effect on March 1, 2011, a number of respondents reported continued SC product use. Common reasons reported for use included, but were not limited to, seeking a new high similar to that produced by marijuana and avoiding drug use detection via a positive urine screen. The primary side effects were trouble thinking clearly, headache, dry mouth, and anxiety. No significant differences were found between synthetic cannabinoid product users (ever or current) and nonusers by demographics or other characteristics. Conclusions: Among current marijuana and tobacco users, SC product consumption was common and persisted despite a federal ban. The primary reasons for the use of SC-containing products seem to be to evade drug detection and to experience a marijuana-like high.