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Cannabis use, dependence and withdrawal in indigenous male inmates.
In: Journal of Substance Use, Jg. 21 (2016-02-01), Heft 1, S. 65-71
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Background: No studies have investigated cannabis withdrawal in indigenous or incarcerated populations, and there is currently no standard treatment for cannabis withdrawal in Australian prisons. Aims: This cross sectional survey examines cannabis use, dependence and involuntary (abrupt cessation) withdrawal in incarcerated indigenous males for the purpose of improving clinical management. Methods: 101 consenting inmates (18–40 years) from an Australian correction centre were interviewed. Demographic characteristics, lifetime cannabis use (LCU), severity of dependence, cannabis withdrawal symptoms, psychological well-being and alcohol use were measured and compared using univariate and multivariate analyses. Results: Cannabis withdrawal symptoms were reported in 57% of current cannabis users compared with 16% of non-users (p < 0.01), indicating detectable cannabis dependence and withdrawal in a unique indigenous inmate population. Multivariate analysis revealed statistically significant associations between LCU and cannabis dependence (OR = 8.1; 95% CI: 2.2–29.1) when controlling for psychological well-being and alcohol consumption. Conclusions: Upon admission to a correction centre, cannabis users should be assessed and monitored for physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal. Implications: Routine cannabis withdrawal monitoring will maximise staff and inmate safety. This improvement to policy will ensure appropriate risk management of staff and inmates. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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Cannabis use, dependence and withdrawal in indigenous male inmates.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Rogerson, Bernadette ; Jacups, Susan P. ; Caltabiano, Nerina |
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Zeitschrift: | Journal of Substance Use, Jg. 21 (2016-02-01), Heft 1, S. 65-71 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2016 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 1465-9891 (print) |
DOI: | 10.3109/14659891.2014.950702 |
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