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Article de Périodique
Reasons for synthetic THC use among college students (2013)
Auteur(s) :
VIDOUREK, R. A. ;
KING, K. A. ;
BURBAGE, M. L.
Année
2013
Page(s) :
353-363
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
EPI (Epidémiologie / Epidemiology)
Thésaurus géographique
ETATS-UNIS
Thésaurus mots-clés
MILIEU ETUDIANT
;
JEUNE ADULTE
;
CANNABINOIDES
;
TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL
;
MOTIVATION
;
DROGUES DE SYNTHESE
;
ENQUETE
;
JEUNE
;
EFFET RECHERCHE
;
EFFET SECONDAIRE
Résumé :
Synthetic THC, also known as fake marijuana, is used by college students in the United States. The present study examined reasons for recent synthetic THC use among college students (N = 339). Students completed a 3-page survey during regularly scheduled class times. Results indicated students reported using synthetic THC for curiosity, to get high, and the fun of feeling high. No significant differences in reasons for use were found based on sex and grade. College students reported most often obtaining synthetic THC from head shops. Study findings may be beneficial to college health professionals and others working with college students. High rates of lifetime use may suggest that educational and intervention programs are needed.
Affiliation :
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA