Cerina Dubois PhD, MPH, CPH , Julie Bobitt PhD , Lei Ding PhD , Dean T. Eurich PhD , Ashley A. Knapp PhD , Neil Jordan PhD
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Medical Cannabis and Psychological Well-Being in Illinois’ Opioid Alternative Pilot Program
Introduction
In Illinois, the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program was implemented to provide individuals access to medical cannabis as a direct substitute for opioids. Despite medical cannabis being frequently used for mental health symptoms, little is known about medical cannabis’ role on overall psychological well-being. Hence, the objective of this study is to examine the association of medical cannabis use with psychological well-being among the first Opioid Alternative Pilot Program cohort.
Methods
A survey was sent from February–July 2019 to those who enrolled in the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program. Cannabis users (n=626) were compared with nonusers (n=234) to determine whether there was an association between cannabis use within the past year and psychological well-being. Psychological well-being was measured on a scale of 1–5 (1 being poor and 5 being excellent). Backward stepwise regression models were used. Sensitivity analysis was also conducted to determine whether there was an association between regular cannabis use (using 3 or more times a week) and no cannabis use.
Results
The study sample included 860 participants. The average age was 47 (SD=14.2) years; 60% of the cohort was male; 72% were not of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin; 67% were married; and 67% of cannabis users reported having a disability. The average perceived psychological well-being was 3.18 (SD=0.94) (good), with no statistically significant difference in psychological well-being between the 2 groups (users: 3.21 [SD=1.01]; nonusers: 3.12 [SD=0.71]; p=0.18).
Conclusions
In this cohort of Opioid Alternative Pilot Program participants, there was no clinically meaningful difference in psychological well-being between cannabis users and nonusers.
期刊介绍:
The American Journal of Preventive Medicine is the official journal of the American College of Preventive Medicine and the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research. It publishes articles in the areas of prevention research, teaching, practice and policy. Original research is published on interventions aimed at the prevention of chronic and acute disease and the promotion of individual and community health.
Of particular emphasis are papers that address the primary and secondary prevention of important clinical, behavioral and public health issues such as injury and violence, infectious disease, women''s health, smoking, sedentary behaviors and physical activity, nutrition, diabetes, obesity, and substance use disorders. Papers also address educational initiatives aimed at improving the ability of health professionals to provide effective clinical prevention and public health services. Papers on health services research pertinent to prevention and public health are also published. The journal also publishes official policy statements from the two co-sponsoring organizations, review articles, media reviews, and editorials. Finally, the journal periodically publishes supplements and special theme issues devoted to areas of current interest to the prevention community.