Trends of poly-substance use among Canadian youth.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Poly-substance use, increasingly understood as a behaviour with uniquely adverse consequences, is on the rise among Canadian youth. High levels of e-cigarette vaping and the recent legalization of recreational cannabis use may result in an acceleration of this trend. The aim of this work was to characterise changes in youth poly-substance use over time, generate baseline data for future investigations, and highlight areas of interest for policy action.

Methods

Descriptive statistics and regression models explored patterns and trends in concurrent use of multiple substances (alcohol, cigarettes, cannabis, and e-cigarettes) among Canadian high school students taking part in the COMPASS prospective cohort study during Y2 (2013/2014; n = 45,298), Y3 (2014/201

SUBMITTER: Zuckermann AME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6525276 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature