Successful and unsuccessful cannabis quitters: comparing group characteristics and quitting strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In order to improve treatments for cannabis use disorder, a better understanding of factors associated with successful quitting is required.

Method

This study examined differences between successful (n=87) and unsuccessful (n=78) cannabis quitters. Participants completed a questionnaire addressing demographic, mental health, and cannabis-related variables, as well as quitting strategies during their most recent quit attempt.

Results

Eighteen strategies derived from cognitive behavioral therapy were entered into a principal components analysis. The analysis yielded four components, representing (1) Stimulus Removal, (2) Motivation Enhancement, (3) (lack of) Distraction, and (4) (lack of) Coping. Between groups comparisons showed that unsuccessful quitters sc

SUBMITTER: Rooke SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3229433 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature