作者: Hermine L Graham , Jenny Maslin
DOI: 10.1016/S0306-4603(01)00173-3
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摘要: The prevalence and nature of cannabis use amongst those with severe mental health problems in community-based services an inner city area the UK was assessed. A questionnaire completed by keyworkers clients engaged statutory assessed problems, patterns substance use, perceived reasons for use. One hundred fifty-nine gave information on 1369 problems. Three twenty-four these were identified as also using substances problematically. Forty-three percent (139/324) misusing cannabis. Within services, cannabis, second to alcohol, most commonly used Problematic frequently associated males a diagnosis schizophrenia, schizotypal or delusional disorders. median age 30 years. Pleasure enhancement coping cited their clients' common. Due fairly unique profile emphasis/focus treatment it is possible that may be too heavily emphasised easily ignored professionals.