Hamilton, I., Lloyd, C., Monaghan, M. and Paton, K. (2014) The emerging cannabis treatment population. Drugs and Alcohol Today, 14(3), pp. 150-153. (doi: 10.1108/DAT-01-2014-0005)
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Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine recent trends in presentation to treatment where cannabis is identified as the primary drug. Design/methodology/approach: Data is drawn from the recently published Public Health England report and supplemented with Home Office and European data. Findings: The data shows a marked increase in presentations for cannabis treatment over recent years. The authors offer some potential explanations for this trend. Research limitations/implications: The authors need to improve our understanding of the type of cannabis that is available and how specifically it is used. In parallel there is a pressing need for an evaluation of evidence in relation to treatment for problematic cannabis users. Originality/value: This paper highlights this recent trend in treatment presentations, offers some potential explanations and makes associated recommendations.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Paton, Dr Kirsteen |
| Authors: | Hamilton, I., Lloyd, C., Monaghan, M., and Paton, K. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Sociology Anthropology and Applied Social Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Drugs and Alcohol Today |
| Publisher: | Emerald |
| ISSN: | 1745-9265 |
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