Original research
par
Epskamp, Sacha et al
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
International
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
We empirically examine the stability of and transitions between three substance use states: zero-use, moderate use, and heavy use.
Constatations/points à retenir
Results, which we make available through an extensive interactive tool, suggests that there are stable moderate use states, even after meeting criteria for a positive diagnosis of substance abuse or dependency, for both alcohol and cannabis use. Moderate use of tobacco, however, was rare. We discuss implications of recognizing three states rather than two states as a modeling target, in which the moderate use state can both act as an intervention target or as a gateway between zero use and heavy use.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Two large datasets from the US & the Netherlands
Mots clés
Evidence base
About PWUD
Illegal drugs
