Hamilton, I, Lloyd, C, Monaghan, MP et al. (1 more author) (2014) The emerging cannabis treatment population. Drugs and Alcohol Today, 14 (3). 150 - 153. ISSN 1745-9265
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.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2014, Emerald. This is an author produced version of a paper published in Drugs and Alcohol Today. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law (Leeds) > School of Sociology and Social Policy (Leeds) The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Health Sciences (York) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 02 Feb 2015 11:53 |
Last Modified: | 24 Jul 2017 15:17 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/DAT-01-2014-0005 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Emerald |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1108/DAT-01-2014-0005 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:82720 |