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Co-occurring marijuana use is associated with medication nonadherence and nonplanning impulsivity in young adult heavy drinkers.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22189052     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Few studies have examined the co-occurrence of alcohol and marijuana use in clinical samples of young adults. The present study investigated whether co-occurring marijuana use is associated with characteristics indicative of a high level of risk in young adult heavy drinkers. Individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 years (N=122) participated in an ongoing 8-week randomized clinical trial that tested the efficacy of placebo-controlled naltrexone plus brief individual counseling to reduce heavy drinking. At intake participants completed self-report assessments on alcohol consumption, alcohol-related negative consequences, motivation to reduce drinking, trait impulsivity, expectancies for alcohol-induced disinhibition, use of cigarettes, and history of medication nonadherence. In univariate tests heavy drinkers with and without co-occurring marijuana use did not differ on alcohol consumption, most alcohol-related negative consequences, and motivation to reduce drinking. In multivariate tests controlling for demographic characteristics, co-occurring heavy alcohol and marijuana use was significantly associated with nonplanning impulsivity (β=2.95) and a history of both unintentional (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]=3.30) and purposeful (aOR=3.98) nonadherence to medication. Findings suggest that young adult heavy drinkers with co-occurring marijuana use exhibit a high-risk clinical profile and may benefit from interventions that increase adherence to medications.
Authors:
Erica N Peters; Robert F Leeman; Lisa M Fucito; Benjamin A Toll; William R Corbin; Stephanie S O'Malley
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2011-12-03
Journal Detail:
Title:  Addictive behaviors     Volume:  37     ISSN:  1873-6327     ISO Abbreviation:  Addict Behav     Publication Date:  2012 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-02-20     Completed Date:  2012-05-09     Revised Date:  2012-05-24    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7603486     Medline TA:  Addict Behav     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  420-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, One Long Wharf Drive, Box 18, New Haven, CT 06511, USA. erica.peters@yale.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Alcohol Deterrents / therapeutic use
Alcohol-Related Disorders / complications,  psychology*,  rehabilitation
Analysis of Variance
Combined Modality Therapy
Counseling / methods
Female
Humans
Impulsive Behavior / psychology*
Male
Marijuana Smoking / psychology*
Medication Adherence / psychology*
Motivation
Naltrexone / therapeutic use
Patient Satisfaction
Psychotherapy / methods
Risk Factors
Young Adult
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
K01 AA019694/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS; K05 AA014715/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS; K23 AA020000/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS; K23-AA020000/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS; R01-AA016621/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS; T32-DA007238/DA/NIDA NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Alcohol Deterrents; 16590-41-3/Naltrexone

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