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Maha N Mian1, Brianna R Altman1, Luna F Ueno1
1Department of Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY, USA.
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
|November 23, 2020
Summary
Savoring, a mindfulness technique, reduces cannabis problems. Problem cannabis users, especially women, prefer savoring interventions over traditional harm reduction methods.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Addiction Research
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Savoring has been linked to reduced cannabis problems.
- The acceptability of savoring interventions for cannabis users remains understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To replicate the protective role of savoring against cannabis problems.
- To assess the preference for savoring interventions among individuals with problematic cannabis use.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 447 problem cannabis users on usage, problems, savoring beliefs, and intervention preferences.
- Analyzed the relationship between savoring and cannabis problems.
- Compared preferences for savoring versus standard harm reduction interventions.
Main Results:
- Savoring increased as cannabis problems decreased.
- Problem cannabis users showed a preference for savoring interventions.
- Women were more likely than men to prefer savoring interventions.
Conclusions:
- Savoring is inversely related to cannabis problems in users.
- Savoring interventions are a preferred approach for problem cannabis users, particularly women.
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