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Ecology of Adolescents' Marijuana Abuse
International Journal of the Addictions, 1985Sixteen adolescent marijuana abusers reported data on the ecology of their use over a 3-month period. Abusers recorded data on the day, date, time, place, frequency, and amount of use. They also included information on their mood and functioning, and with whom they used marijuana.
T E, Smith, J, Koob, T, Wirtz
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2006
AbstractThe variety of possible types of marijuana-use policies has received virtually no attention as a potential drug-abuse prevention strategy. Marijuana policies for adults, and debates related to those policies, can alter adolescent perceptions. This chapter examines possibilities for changing policies to improve prevention of adolescent marijuana
Mary Ann Pentz, Steve Sussman
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AbstractThe variety of possible types of marijuana-use policies has received virtually no attention as a potential drug-abuse prevention strategy. Marijuana policies for adults, and debates related to those policies, can alter adolescent perceptions. This chapter examines possibilities for changing policies to improve prevention of adolescent marijuana
Mary Ann Pentz, Steve Sussman
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The Functions of Marijuana Abuse for Adolescents
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 1981Research on adolescent marijuana use has given insufficient attention to understanding the functions of marijuana in youngsters' overall adaptation, and particularly in the context of family psychodynamics. This research focused on 17 marijuana-abusing adolescents who were selected according to the "representative case method." Data obtained through ...
H, Hendin +3 more
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MARIJUANA ABUSE AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 1973This is a study of the psychology of college students who are heavy and habitual users of marijuana. Fifteen students who used marijuana regularly and heavily were studied in detail using psychoanalytic interviewing techniques. Short term therapy was administered when indicated.
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Family Transmission of Marijuana Use, Abuse, and Dependence
Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2003To examine the familial aggregation of marijuana use, abuse, and dependence.Adolescents recruited from residential and day treatment programs for youths with conduct and substance problems, matched controls, and all available family members were interviewed with structured research instruments.
Christian J, Hopfer +3 more
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Objective Criteria for the Diagnosis of Marijuana Abuse
The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 1980Among 97 chronic marijuana users, 9% were found to have had multiple life problems as a consequence of their marijuana use when evaluated during a 5-year follow-up study. Operationally defined criteria for marijuana abuse are presented which are analogous to criteria commonly used in diagnosing alcoholism.
R A, Weller, J A, Halikas
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Membranous Glomerulonephritis May Be Associated With Heavy Marijuana Abuse
Transplantation Proceedings, 2007It is well documented that drug abuse can cause renal diseases. Nephropathy and proteinuria among heroin addicts has been recognized since the early 1970s. The predominant lesions in heroin-associated nephropathy are segmental glomerulosclerosis in African-Americans and membranous glomerulonephritis (MGN) in the Caucasian population. Cocaine may induce
M, Bohatyrewicz +3 more
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Perspectives on Marijuana use and Abuse and Recommendations for Preventing Abuse
The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 1981Survey research on levels of use and attitudes toward marijuana by youth indicate a consistently favorable attitude toward occasional, moderate use. Use of marijuana is contrasted with the use of alcohol and tobacco by youth. Research findings re the dangers of marijuana use are summarized.
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Marijuana Use and Abuse in Adolescence
2016This chapter reviews the extant literature surrounding adolescent marijuana use and abuse. Other than alcohol, marijuana is the most prevalent psychoactive substance used by adolescents. While recent progress has been made in understanding and identifying risk and protective factors of adolescent marijuana use, as well as short and longer term outcomes
Dana M. Litt +3 more
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Marijuana: Costs of Abuse, Costs of Control
Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 1990Introduction: The Issue and the Argument The Marijuana Problem The Marijuana Consumption Problem The Marijuana Market Problem and the Role of Enforcement Marijuana Consumption Levels: 1986 Summary: The Goals of Marijuana Policy Choosing a Marijuana Policy Four Theories of Drug Enforcement Effectiveness Supply and Enforcement: 1982 The Dynamics of ...
John G. Haaga, Mark A. R. Kleiman
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