Outcomes from a computer-assisted intervention simultaneously targeting cannabis and tobacco use.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cannabis users frequently report concurrent tobacco use, and tobacco use is associated with poorer outcomes during treatment for cannabis use disorders (CUD). Interventions that simultaneously target both tobacco and cannabis use disorders may enhance cessation outcomes for either or both substances.

Methods

This study evaluated an intervention integrating highly effective treatments for cannabis and tobacco use disorders. Thirty-two participants meeting diagnostic criteria for CUD and reporting daily tobacco use were enrolled in a 12-week computer-assisted behavioral treatment for CUD. Participants were encouraged to participate in a tobacco intervention that included a computer-assisted behavioral treatment tailored for tobacco and cannabis co-users, and nicotin

SUBMITTER: Lee DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4671818 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature