scholarly journals Assessing Cannabis Consumption Frequency: Is the Quantification of Free and Glucuronidated THCCOOH in Blood the Key?

2016 ◽  
Vol 70 (7) ◽  
pp. 554-554
Author(s):  
Marianne Hädener ◽  
Wolfgang Weinmann ◽  
Stefan König
Keyword(s):  
Consumption Frequency ◽  
Cannabis Consumption

scholarly journals Cannabis consumers in Poland

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrzej Matczak ◽  
Przemysław Adam Pawlicki
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Generation Y ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Regional Differentiation ◽  
Spearman Correlation ◽  
Synthetic Index ◽  
Consumption Frequency ◽  
Cannabis Consumption ◽  
Youth And Young Adults ◽  
Poorly Differentiated

The purpose of this study is an attempt to answer the following questions: (1) Is there a regional differentiation of cannabis consumers in Poland? (2) What is the scale of this differentiation? (3) What factors affect this differentiation? Our empirical study is based on the analysis of an anonymous online survey. The coefficient of variation, taxonomic measures of similarity, synthetic index and Spearman correlation coefficient are used in the analysis. It is observed that cannabis consumption in Poland is most popular among men, youth and young adults (Generation Y), as well as among those who are well-educated, relatively well-off and live in cities. The structure of selected demographic and socio-economic features of the respondents is poorly differentiated regionally. Regional differentiation in the structure of cannabis consumption frequency is at an average level. The spatial distribution of features characterizing the respondents is highly consistent with the spatial distribution of city dwellers aged 15–44, their sex and 5-year age ranges, the level of education, the size of cities and the level of gross domestic product.

scholarly journals CANNABIS (BHANG, CHARAS) CONSUMPTION

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (05) ◽  
pp. 597-602
Author(s):  
Fauzia Naz
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Emotional Disturbances ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Cognitive Failure ◽  
Consumption Frequency ◽  
Cannabis Consumption ◽  
Cognitive Disturbances

Cannabis or marijuana is an illegal drug that is being used mostly by young adultscan have adverse effects i.e., dependence syndrome, impaired respiratory and cardiovascularfunctions, psychosocial and mental health disorders. Objective: The present study examinedthe effects of cannabis (including bhang & charas) consumption on emotional and cognitivedisturbances and depressive symptoms in young adults who use cannabis. The researchfurther explored that cannabis consumption frequency will mediate between emotional andcognitive disturbances and depressive symptoms in young adults. Study Design: Correlationalresearch design. Settings: Lahore city. Method: Sample included 200 young adults who usedcannabis in routine and 200 young adults who did not consume any kind of substance. Theage range of the sample was between 20 years to 27 years. Snowball sampling technique wasused to recruit sample. The comparison group was matched on age, education and socioeconomicstatus. Cognitive Failure Questionnaire1, Emotional Regulation Scale2 and PatientHealth Questionnaire3 were used as assessment measures. Results: Results showed thatyoung adults who use cannabis had higher emotional and cognitive disturbances and hadmore depressive symptoms compared to the normal controls. There was a significant positiverelationship and association between cannabis consumption and emotional and cognitivedisturbances and depressive symptoms. Cannabis consumption had mediating relationshipbetween cognitive and emotional disturbances and depressive symptoms. Implications of thestudy along with strengths and limitations of the current study are discussed.

scholarly journals Assessing cannabis consumption frequency: Is the combined use of free and glucuronidated THCCOOH blood levels of diagnostic utility?

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1043-1051 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianne Hädener ◽  
Marie Martin Fabritius ◽  
Stefan König ◽  
Christian Giroud ◽  
Wolfgang Weinmann
Keyword(s):  
Blood Levels ◽  
Diagnostic Utility ◽  
Combined Use ◽  
Consumption Frequency ◽  
Cannabis Consumption

Meat and Meat Products Consumption in Italy: Contribution to Trace Elements, Heme Iron and selected B Vitamins supply

2004 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 247-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lombardi-Boccia ◽  
Lanzi ◽  
Lucarini ◽  
Di Lullo
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Heme Iron ◽  
B Vitamins ◽  
Zinc Intake ◽  
Consumption Frequency ◽  
Iron And Zinc ◽  
Iron Heme ◽  
Daily Intakes

This study was undertaken to estimate the contribution of meat and meat products consumption to the daily intakes of trace elements (Fe, Zn, Cu, Se), heme iron, and selected B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin) in Italy. Meat and meat products were selected on the basis of their consumption frequency reported by the most recent nationwide dietary individual survey carried out in Italy (INN-CA study). The daily intakes of total iron and heme iron were 1.65 and 1.13 mg/person/day. Zinc intake was 3.65 mg/person/day. Beef made the main contribution to iron, heme iron, and zinc daily intakes. Copper daily intake was 107.3 mug/person/day, with meat products provided the highest contribution (40 mug/person/day). Daily intake of selenium (7.14 mug/person/day) was provided mainly by poultry consumption. Thiamine intake was 228 mug/person/day, and meat products were the main source (110 mug/person/day). Riboflavin intake was 136 mug/person/day, with both beef and meat products as the main contributors (40 mug/person/day). Niacin intake was 7.53 mg/person/day, and poultry was the main source (2.28 mg/person/day). Meat and meat products were a valuable source of micronutrients, supplying 47, 48, and 24% of zinc, niacin, and thiamin daily requirements, respectively, and over 10% of iron, copper, selenium, and riboflavin daily average requirement values of the italian RDAs calculated for the population involved in the survey (INN-CA study).

Effects of cannabis consumption during pregnancy and in the postpartum period

2016 ◽  
Vol Ano 6 ◽  
pp. 16-24
Author(s):  
Hewdy Lobo Ribeiro ◽  
Joel Renno Jr. ◽  
Renata Demarque ◽  
Juliana Pires Cavalsan ◽  
Renan Rocha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Cannabis Consumption

A cannabis é a substância psicoativa ilícita mais consumida pelas gestantes no Brasil e no mundo. Muitos estudos foram publicados tendo em vista a saúde do feto e do bebê em aleitamento materno, porém poucos focaram na saúde da gestante e da puérpera usuária de cannabis. O novo papel e os desafios de ser mãe podem ser protetivos para a cessação do uso de drogas, porém para mulheres em situação de vulnerabilidade podem representar risco para a manutenção da dependência. O presente artigo de revisão de literatura apresenta uma visão global sobre o uso de cannabis pelo gênero feminino, destacando-se as particularidades dos impactos desse consumo na gravidez e no pós-parto e as intervenções necessárias para a atenção e cuidado à mãe.

scholarly journals Socio-Emotional Variables Linked to the Consumption of Drugs amongst University Students of Social Sciences: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4502
Author(s):  
José Luis Rodríguez-Sáez ◽  
Luis J. Martín-Antón ◽  
Alfonso Salgado-Ruiz ◽  
Miguel Ángel Carbonero
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
University Students ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Predictive Variables ◽  
Cannabis Consumption ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Mood Scale

This descriptive and transversal study, carried out on an intentional sample of 211 subjects who were split in terms of their consumption of psychoactive substances over the last month and who were aged between 18 and 28 (M = 21.36, and SD = 1.90), aimed to explore the emotional intelligence, perceived socio-family support and academic performance of university students vis-à-vis their consumption of drugs and to examine the link between them. The goal was to define university student consumer profile through a regression model using the multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (EMAS) and the Trait Meta Mood Scale-24 (TMMS-24) as instruments, together with academic performance and gender. The results report alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis consumption rates that are above the levels indicated by the Spanish household survey on alcohol and drugs in Spain (EDADES 2019) for the 15–34-year-old age range in Castilla y León. A certain link was observed between the consumption of substances and academic performance, although no differences were seen in academic performance in terms of consumer type. There was also no clear link observed between emotional intelligence and academic performance or between social support and academic performance. The predictive contribution of the variables included in the regression model was low (9%), which would advocate completing the model with other predictive variables until more appropriate predictability conditions can be found.

scholarly journals Relationships between consumption patterns, health beliefs, and subjective wellbeing in Chinese Baijiu consumers

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra Ann Metcalf ◽  
Anthony Saliba ◽  
Kirsty McKenzie ◽  
Appy Gao
Keyword(s):  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Consumption Frequency ◽  
Social Meanings ◽  
Policies And Programs ◽  
Alcohol Reduction

Abstract Background Alcohol consumption in China has increased rapidly, and there have been calls for policies and programs to address the issue. Alcohol plays a complex and important role in Chinese culture, where it is considered a symbol of happiness and is associated with wellbeing. Alcohol reduction policies may fail unless they take these cultural and social meanings of alcohol, and its relationship to wellbeing into consideration. Baijiu is a clear fermented spirit that is widely consumed in China and has strong cultural associations with health, wellbeing and prosperity. There is a lack of research on how consumption patterns relate to cultural beliefs and subjective wellbeing. Methods An online survey of n = 1992 Chinese adults was conducted to determine frequency and volume of baijiu consumed; beliefs about health benefits and traditional importance; and associations with subjective wellbeing. Results Higher frequency and volume consumed were associated with higher subjective wellbeing, controlling for age and income. We also found small to medium significant associations between consumption frequency and volume and: belief that baijiu is healthy; and that tradition dictated they should drink baijiu. Conclusions The traditional and health values placed on baijiu, and its association with wellbeing, may help inform policy developments and alcohol reduction campaigns.

scholarly journals Monitoring of dietary changes by telephone interviews: results from Denmark

2001 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1287-1295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jóhanna Haraldsdóttir ◽  
Lotte Holm ◽  
Arne Vernon Astrup ◽  
Jytte Halkjær ◽  
Steen Stender
Keyword(s):  
Food Habits ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Frequent Monitoring ◽  
Whole Milk ◽  
Consumption Frequency ◽  
Drinking Milk

AbstractObjectives:To monitor trends in Danish food habits with respect to selected key elements, from 1995 to 1998, and to evaluate the appropriateness of the method developed for that purpose.Design and method:Two cross-sectional population surveys, in 1995 and 1998. Data collection by computer-assisted telephone interviews including 10 food-frequency questions, questions on type of fat used on sandwiches and drinking milk, and check questions on the previous day. Reproducibility was tested in a subgroup (n=222) in the 1998 survey.Setting:The Danish Nutrition Council initiated the survey.Subjects:Men and women aged 15–90 years, 1007 in 1995 and 1024 in 1998. Samples of private telephone numbers were drawn from regional telephone registers, geographically stratified. Participation rates were 62%.Results:Significant differences were observed between 1995 and 1998, some of these in accordance with dietary guidelines (decreased use of whole milk and fat spread on bread, increased use of skimmed milk, salad vegetables, rice/pasta and fish). Other changes were opposite to dietary guidelines (increased use of soft butter, decreased use of soft margarine and low-fat spreads, potatoes, and fresh fruit). Differences in average consumption frequency amounted to 4–13%. Several results were confirmed by comparison with other data, and the reproducibility of the method was acceptable. Data were suitable for analysis of food use patterns, a relevant approach when assessing food habits in a lifestyle context.Conclusions:The changes observed illustrate the dynamics of food habits and the need for frequent monitoring. This simple telephone method may be a valuable tool for that purpose, as a supplement to national dietary surveys, also in a public health context.

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