Factors associated with health-related cannabis use intentions among a community sample of people who inject drugs in Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA 2016 to 2018.

摘要: Abstract Objective Cannabis motivations have been studied extensively among patients of medicinal cannabis dispensaries, but less is known about in community samples opioid-using people who inject drugs. Our objective to describe use associated with self-treatment physical pain, emotional issues, and as an opioid substitute. Methods Data come from 6-month follow-up interviews drugs participated a study on the efficacy injection initiation prevention intervention Los Angeles San Francisco, California 2016−18. The analytic sample consists 387 reported past-month use. We developed multivariable logistic regression models by motivations: pain relief, problems, Results most common was “get high,” relieve reduce In separate multivariate models, using for relief higher odds substitute opioids; problems being diagnosed depression; opioids non-prescribed, non-injection methadone Conclusion People health-related motivations. This motivation aligns health needs suggests acceptability reasons this population. Studies determine medical effectiveness products these mental are needed.