Title | The role of marijuana use in brief motivational intervention with young adult drinkers treated in an emergency department |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2009 |
Authors | Magill, M, Barnett, N, Apodaca, T, Rohsenow, D, Monti, P |
Journal | Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs |
Volume | 70 |
Pagination | 409-413 |
Publication Language | eng |
ISBN Number | 1937188819384114 |
Abstract | ABSTRACT. Objective: The aim of this research was to study marijuana use, associated risks, and response to brief motivational intervention among young adult drinkers treated in an emergency department. Method: Study participants (N 215; ages 18-24) were in a randomized controlled trial for alcohol use that compared motivational interviewing with personalized feedback (MI) with personalized feedback only. Pastmonth marijuana users were compared with nonusers on demographics, readiness, self-efficacy, and behavioral risk variables. Marijuana use was examined as a potential moderator of alcohol outcomes. Whether marijuana use alone or combined marijuana and alcohol use would be reduced as a result of brief intervention for alcohol was examined at 6 and 12 months. Results: Current marijuana users were younger, were more likely to be white, and reported more alcohol use, other illicit drug use, and more alcohol-related consequences than nonmarijuana users. Marijuana use at baseline did not moderate response to brief alcohol treatment. Marijuana use declined from baseline to 6 months for both treatment groups, but only MI participants continued to reduce their use of marijuana from 6- to 12-month follow-up. Reductions in number of days of use of marijuana with alcohol appeared to be primarily a function of decreased alcohol use. Conclusions: Young adult drinkers reporting current marijuana use are at generally higher risk but responded to brief alcohol treatment by reducing alcohol and marijuana use. (J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs 70: 409-413, 2009) |
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