Marijuana Use among Young Adults: Who Quits and Why?

Objective: In this study, we examined: (1) differences among never, current, and former young adult marijuana users; and (2) reasons for use and cessation. Methods : We conducted interviews with 57 young adults (including 46 marijuana users) enrolled in a longitudinal study of 3418 young adults and...

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Published inHealth behavior and policy review Vol. 5; no. 3; pp. 77 - 90
Main Authors Payne, Jackelyn B., Getachew, Betelihem, Shah, Jill, Berg, Carla J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Paris Scholar Publishing Ltd 01.05.2018
Subjects
Marijuana Cessation
Marijuana Use
Marijuana Use Assessment
Qualitative Research
Substance Use
substance use
marijuana use assessment
qualitative research
marijuana use
marijuana cessation
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Summary:Objective: In this study, we examined: (1) differences among never, current, and former young adult marijuana users; and (2) reasons for use and cessation. Methods : We conducted interviews with 57 young adults (including 46 marijuana users) enrolled in a longitudinal study of 3418 young adults and a survey in this cohort (N = 2866). Participants reporting former but not current use on the survey (N = 607) completed the Reasons for Marijuana Cessation section. Results: Interview data indicated reasons for initiating (or not initiating) use, continued use, and quitting. The Reasons for Marijuana Cessation scale included 2 factors: (1) Instrumentality and 2) Social/Legal reasons. Conclusions: These findings might inform theoretical frameworks upon which marijuana cessation occurs and direct future intervention studies.
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ISSN:2326-4403
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DOI:10.14485/HBPR.5.3.8