Sociodemographic and clinical correlates of cannabis dependence among Israeli combat veterans

IF 3.7 2区医学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment Pub Date : 2022-08-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jsat.2022.108786

Ariel Asper, Elishav Binenfeld, Harel Pshitizky, Daniel Feingold

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Abstract

Introduction

Cannabis is one of the most widely used addictive substances globally. Its use increases the risk for various physical and psychological problems and some cannabis users may develop cannabis dependence. Researchers have explored risk factors for transition to cannabis dependence. Military veterans, and in particular, combat veterans, have an elevated risk for cannabis dependence and several emotional disorders. To date, the field lacks knowledge regarding possible risk factors for the development of cannabis dependence among combat military veterans.

Method

The current study examined sociodemographic and clinical variables associated with cannabis dependence among combat military veterans using SPSS software.

Results

Results indicate that participants who screened positive for cannabis dependence had reported using a significantly higher dosage of cannabis (in grams) per week and scored significantly higher in the moral injury “other” subscale and in the moral injury “betrayal” subscale compared to those who did not screen positive for cannabis dependence. In addition, after controlling for confounding factors, depression, but not PTSD, was significantly associated with cannabis dependence (AOR = 1.98, CI = 1.05–3.72, p < .05. and AOR = 1.19, 95% CI = 0.56–2.54, p = n.s., respectively).

Conclusion

This study sheds light on the correlates of cannabis dependence among combat veterans that should be further studied in future research.

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以色列退伍军人大麻依赖的社会人口学和临床相关性。

大麻是全球使用最广泛的成瘾物质之一。它的使用增加了各种身体和心理问题的风险，一些大麻使用者可能会产生大麻依赖。研究人员探索了过渡到大麻依赖的风险因素。退伍军人，特别是战斗退伍军人，对大麻依赖和一些情绪障碍的风险更高。迄今为止，该领域缺乏关于在战斗退伍军人中发展大麻依赖的可能风险因素的知识。方法采用SPSS统计分析软件对退伍军人大麻依赖相关的社会人口学和临床变量进行分析。结果表明，与大麻依赖筛查呈阳性的参与者相比，大麻依赖筛查呈阳性的参与者报告每周使用的大麻剂量(以克为单位)明显更高，在道德伤害“其他”亚量表和道德伤害“背叛”亚量表中得分明显更高。此外，在控制混杂因素后，抑郁症与大麻依赖显著相关，而PTSD与大麻依赖无关(AOR = 1.98, CI = 1.05-3.72, p <. 05。和AOR = 1.19, 95% CI -2.54 = 0.56, p = n。)。结论本研究揭示了战斗退伍军人大麻依赖的相关因素，值得进一步研究。

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Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment Multiple-

CiteScore

7.60

自引率

10.30%

发文量

220

期刊介绍： The Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment (JSAT) features original reviews, training and educational articles, special commentary, and especially research articles that are meaningful to the treatment of alcohol, heroin, marijuana, and other drugs of dependence. JSAT is directed toward treatment practitioners from all disciplines (medicine, nursing, social work, psychology, and counseling) in both private and public sectors, including those involved in schools, health centers, community agencies, correctional facilities, and individual practices. The editors emphasize that JSAT articles should address techniques and treatment approaches that can be used directly by contemporary practitioners.