Concordant alcohol and marihuana use in women.

摘要: Alcohol and marihuana use are common among both sexes, but systematic data on drug patterns by women previously have been unavailable. This report describes the first prospective study of alcohol consumption in women, examines factors that promote or maintain concurrent use. Thirty healthy adult (mean age = 26.4 years) completed daily questionnaires for 3 consecutive menstrual cycles. Subjects recorded quantities times consumption, episodes sexual activity, occurrence unusual life events. Temporal variables significantly affected consumption. Marihuana occurred earlier day than Significantly greater more concordant weekends. Older subjects (26 to 30) exhibited younger (21 25). Significant differences also distinguished heavy from light smokers. Neither activity nor events were associated with all subjects.