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Cannabis use among adolescents: Risk pattern, implications and possible explanatory variables
Antonio Rial1, Gregor Burkhart, Manuel Isorna
1Universidad de Santiago de Compostela. antonio.rial.boubeta@usc.es.
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|July 31, 2018
Summary
Cannabis use remains high among Spanish adolescents, with combined tobacco and cannabis use linked to higher risks of other substance use and problematic behaviors. Parental rules and limits are more influential than personal factors in prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Psychology
- Substance Abuse Research
Background:
- Cannabis is the most prevalent illegal substance among adolescents.
- Previous efforts have failed to reduce adolescent cannabis consumption levels.
- There is a need to update usage data and identify associated risk factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To update cannabis use levels in adolescents, including younger age groups (12-13).
- To estimate the prevalence of high-risk cannabis use.
- To analyze variables associated with adolescent substance use patterns.
Main Methods:
- A correlational study was conducted using survey data.
- The survey was administered to secondary and high school students in Galicia, Spain, in 2016.
- A sample of 3,882 adolescents aged 12-18 participated.
Main Results:
- Current tobacco and cannabis use (12.7%) is more common than tobacco alone (10.5%).
- Adolescents using tobacco and cannabis show higher risks for other substance use, binge drinking, and problematic internet use/cyberbullying.
- Parental rule-setting and limits demonstrate stronger explanatory power for substance use than personal variables like self-esteem or impulsivity.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive prevention approach is necessary to address adolescent cannabis use.
- Interventions should consider the significant impact of parental guidance on substance use behaviors.
- Early identification and intervention for high-risk use patterns are crucial.
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