Cannabis Use and Concern Among Clients Seeking Substance Misuse Treatment: Demographics, Comorbidities, and Service Utilization Patterns Pre-Legalization (2012–2018). Issue 1 (March 2022)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- Cannabis Use and Concern Among Clients Seeking Substance Misuse Treatment: Demographics, Comorbidities, and Service Utilization Patterns Pre-Legalization (2012–2018). Issue 1 (March 2022)
- Main Title:
- Cannabis Use and Concern Among Clients Seeking Substance Misuse Treatment: Demographics, Comorbidities, and Service Utilization Patterns Pre-Legalization (2012–2018)
- Authors:
- Williamson, Nicola
Hathaway, Josh
Jahrig, Jesse
Vik, Shelly
Rittenbach, Katherine - Abstract:
- ABSTRACT: Objectives: To describe Albertans receiving public health services for substance misuse, Specifically, to compare prelegalization cannabis use, concern about use, and client profile (demographic, healthcare utilization, comorbidities) of: (1) clients reporting past-year cannabis use compared to clients reporting no cannabis use; (2) clients who are concerned about their cannabis use compared to those who are not concerned about use; (3) clients only concerned about cannabis use and clients concerned about alcohol or polysubstance. Methods: Administrative data from 2012 to 2018 were linked and analyzed. Cohorts were created to compare healthcare utilization rates, mental health comorbidities, and demographic characteristics. We calculated 95% confidence intervals to allow for appropriate demographic comparison between cohort groups. Results: The number of individuals who reported using cannabis in the past 12 months increased from 2012 to 2018. Over half of clients enrolled in substance misuse treatment reported cannabis use in the year before legalization. Cannabis use was highest in those under 18 and 18 to 25 years old, however the largest increase in reported cannabis use was in individuals aged 55 years and older. Healthcare utilization did not differ between individuals reporting cannabis use and those reporting no cannabis use, but those who were concerned about their cannabis use were more likely to attend emergency departments or be admitted to hospital.ABSTRACT: Objectives: To describe Albertans receiving public health services for substance misuse, Specifically, to compare prelegalization cannabis use, concern about use, and client profile (demographic, healthcare utilization, comorbidities) of: (1) clients reporting past-year cannabis use compared to clients reporting no cannabis use; (2) clients who are concerned about their cannabis use compared to those who are not concerned about use; (3) clients only concerned about cannabis use and clients concerned about alcohol or polysubstance. Methods: Administrative data from 2012 to 2018 were linked and analyzed. Cohorts were created to compare healthcare utilization rates, mental health comorbidities, and demographic characteristics. We calculated 95% confidence intervals to allow for appropriate demographic comparison between cohort groups. Results: The number of individuals who reported using cannabis in the past 12 months increased from 2012 to 2018. Over half of clients enrolled in substance misuse treatment reported cannabis use in the year before legalization. Cannabis use was highest in those under 18 and 18 to 25 years old, however the largest increase in reported cannabis use was in individuals aged 55 years and older. Healthcare utilization did not differ between individuals reporting cannabis use and those reporting no cannabis use, but those who were concerned about their cannabis use were more likely to attend emergency departments or be admitted to hospital. Conclusions: This study provides an overview of demographics, healthcare utilization, and mental health comorbidities in individuals accessing substance misuse in Alberta before legalization to provide a comparison for postlegalization analysis. Abstract : Objectifs: Décrire les Albertains recevant des services de santé publique pour abus de substances, plus précisément, comparer la consommation de cannabis durant la période précédant la législation, les préoccupations concernant la consommation et le profil du client (démographie, utilisation des soins de santé, comorbidités) de: 1) les clients déclarant avoir consommé du cannabis au cours de l'année précédente par rapport aux clients déclarant ne pas en avoir consommé; 2) les clients s'inquiétant de leur consommation de cannabis par rapport à ceux qui ne s'inquiètent pas de leur consommation; 3) les clients uniquement préoccupés par la consommation de cannabis et les clients préoccupés par leur consommation d'alcool ou la polysubstance. Méthodes: Les données administratives de 2012 à 2018 ont été liées et analysées. Des cohortes ont été créées pour comparer les taux d'utilisation de soins de santé, les comorbidités de santé mentale et les caractéristiques démographiques. Nous avons pris en considération des intervalles de confiance à 95% pour tenir compte de la comparaison démographique appropriée entre les groupes de cohorte. Résultats: Le nombre de personnes ayant déclaré avoir consommé du cannabis au cours des 12 derniers mois a augmenté de 2012 à 2018. Plus de la moitié des clients inscrits à un traitement contre l'abus de substances ont déclaré avoir consommé du cannabis au cours de l'année précédant la légalisation. Le taux de consommation de cannabis était le plus élevée chez les moins de 18 ans et les 18–25 ans, mais la plus forte augmentation de la consommation de cannabis déclarée a été observée chez les personnes de 55 ans et plus. L'utilisation des soins de santé ne différait pas entre les personnes déclarant consommer du cannabis et celles déclarant ne pas en consommer, mais celles qui étaient préoccupés par leur consommation de cannabis étaient plus susceptibles de se rendre aux urgences ou d'être admis à l'hôpital. Conclusions: Cette étude donne un aperçu de la démographie, de l'utilisation des soins de santé et des comorbidités de santé mentale chez les personnes abusant des substances en Alberta avant la légalisation afin de fournir une comparaison pour l'analyse après la légalisation. … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- Canadian Journal of Addiction. Volume 13:Issue 1(2022)
- Journal:
- Canadian Journal of Addiction
- Issue:
- Volume 13:Issue 1(2022)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 13, Issue 1 (2022)
- Year:
- 2022
- Volume:
- 13
- Issue:
- 1
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2022-0013-0001-0000
- Page Start:
- 19
- Page End:
- 26
- Publication Date:
- 2022-03
- Subjects:
- cannabis -- concern -- demographics -- healthcare utilization -- pre-legalization
cannabis -- préoccupation -- démographie -- utilisation des soins de santé -- pré-légalisation
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