|
Cannabis Campaigners' Guide News Database result:
|
|
Press Release: Cannabis mixed with tobacco linked to increased psychosocial
Legalise Cannabis Alliance Legalise Cannabis Alliance
Tuesday 06 Nov 2007 Cannabis mixed with tobacco linked to increased psychosocial problems Teens who smoke both cannabis and tobacco seem to have more psychosocial problems, than those who smoke cannabis only. A study in Switzerland published in the November issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine has found teens who smoked marijuana (aka: cannabis /weed/pot) do as well or better in some areas as those who don't. But the same was not true for those who used both tobacco mixed with the herb. We hope you consider it of sufficient import to draw this to the attention your readers/audience for information/discussion. Editors notes: The study published in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine found that teens who smoke cannabis were more likely to have a good relationship with their friends than teens who did not smoked tobacco or pot. Dr. J. C. Suris and colleagues at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, analysed data from a 2002 national survey of almost 5,300 Swiss students aged 16 to 20 years. Of the group, 455 smoked cannabis exclusively, 1,703 smoked marijuana and tobacco, and 3,105 abstained from both substances. The survey found that, compared with students who used both substances, students who smoked cannabis only were more likely: * to be male (71.6 per cent vs. 59.7 per cent), * to play sports (85.5 per cent vs. 66.7 per cent) * to live with both parents (78.2 vs. 68.3) * to have good grades (77.5 vs. 66.6). As well, the researchers noted that students who smoked marijuana only were less likely: * to have been drunk in the past 30 days (40.5 per cent vs. 55 per cent) * to have started using cannabis before the age of 15 years (25.9 per cent vs. 37.5 per cent) * to have smoked cannabis more than once or twice during the previous 30 days (44 per cent vs. 66 per cent) * to use other illegal drugs (8.4 per cent vs. 17.9 per cent). Those who smoked cannabis only used it less often than those who smoked both cigarettes and cannabis. About half of the tobacco-and-cannabis group had used it 10 times or more in the previous month, compared to about half in the cannabis - only group who had used the cannabis only once or twice in the same time period. Compared to teens who abstain from smoking cannabis or cigarettes, cannabis-only smokers were more likely to skip class, but still have the same level of good grades. And although they were more likely to report having a relationship with their parents, they are not more likely to be depressed than abstainers. The study did not explain the reasons behind any of its findings. # # # .................................... The Legalise Cannabis Alliance http://www.lca-uk.org is a UK-based organisation for the legalisation of cannabis affiliated to the European Coalition For Just and Effective Drug Policies (ENCOD) a Euro region network of 140 NGOÂ’s, individual experts and procured citizens involved in the drug issue. ENCOD is also the European section of an International Coalition, which consists of more than 200 NGOs from around the world that have adhered to a Manifesto for Just and Effective Drug Policy (established in 1998). Legalise Cannabis Alliance PO BOX 2883 STOKE ON TRENT S74 9EE http://www.lca-uk.org http://www.myspace.com/cannabis_people_uk publicrelation@lca-uk.org 07984 255015
After you have finished reading this article you can click here to go back.
|
This page was created by the Cannabis Campaigners' Guide.
Feel free to link to this page!