Analyzing the Behavior of Cannabis Users during the COVID-19 Confinement in Spain

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our lives is unquestionable, including in the area of substance consumption. This study aimed to evaluate the changes in the pattern of cannabis use during the Spanish COVID-19 lockdown and confinement, and to analyze the variations in the reported motives for...

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Autores principales: Sergio Fernández-Artamendi, Manuel J. Ruiz, Carla López-Núñez
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:6cea0267ce494eaba877519fbd6036712021-11-11T16:28:16ZAnalyzing the Behavior of Cannabis Users during the COVID-19 Confinement in Spain10.3390/ijerph1821113241660-46011661-7827https://doaj.org/article/6cea0267ce494eaba877519fbd6036712021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/21/11324https://doaj.org/toc/1661-7827https://doaj.org/toc/1660-4601The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our lives is unquestionable, including in the area of substance consumption. This study aimed to evaluate the changes in the pattern of cannabis use during the Spanish COVID-19 lockdown and confinement, and to analyze the variations in the reported motives for cannabis use and withdrawal symptoms. A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted between April and May 2020, using an instrument that included two time points. Time 1 collected retrospective information on the participants’ habits (N = 89; 73% male; mean age = 29.01) prior to confinement and Time 2 collected the same information during the confinement. Sociodemographic data were collected, as well as the frequency of substance use, cannabis use patterns, sources of cannabis, perceived availability of drugs and cannabis price, and the Marijuana Motives Measure questionnaire and the Cannabis Withdrawal Scale were used. Results showed a decrease in both cannabis use and consumption due to enhancement and social motives. All reported sources of cannabis experienced a reduction except for the Internet, which experienced a significant increase. There was a positive correlation between withdrawal symptoms and coping motives before and during the lockdown. These findings will allow professionals to better develop both prevention and intervention strategies.Sergio Fernández-ArtamendiManuel J. RuizCarla López-NúñezMDPI AGarticlecannabisconfinementCOVID-19lockdownSpainMedicineRENInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 11324, p 11324 (2021)
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confinement
COVID-19
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Spain
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confinement
COVID-19
lockdown
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Sergio Fernández-Artamendi
Manuel J. Ruiz
Carla López-Núñez
Analyzing the Behavior of Cannabis Users during the COVID-19 Confinement in Spain
description The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our lives is unquestionable, including in the area of substance consumption. This study aimed to evaluate the changes in the pattern of cannabis use during the Spanish COVID-19 lockdown and confinement, and to analyze the variations in the reported motives for cannabis use and withdrawal symptoms. A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted between April and May 2020, using an instrument that included two time points. Time 1 collected retrospective information on the participants’ habits (N = 89; 73% male; mean age = 29.01) prior to confinement and Time 2 collected the same information during the confinement. Sociodemographic data were collected, as well as the frequency of substance use, cannabis use patterns, sources of cannabis, perceived availability of drugs and cannabis price, and the Marijuana Motives Measure questionnaire and the Cannabis Withdrawal Scale were used. Results showed a decrease in both cannabis use and consumption due to enhancement and social motives. All reported sources of cannabis experienced a reduction except for the Internet, which experienced a significant increase. There was a positive correlation between withdrawal symptoms and coping motives before and during the lockdown. These findings will allow professionals to better develop both prevention and intervention strategies.
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title Analyzing the Behavior of Cannabis Users during the COVID-19 Confinement in Spain
title_short Analyzing the Behavior of Cannabis Users during the COVID-19 Confinement in Spain
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title_fullStr Analyzing the Behavior of Cannabis Users during the COVID-19 Confinement in Spain
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