Cannabis use correlates of syringe sharing among injection drug users

Am J Addict. 2010 May-Jun;19(3):231-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2010.00031.x.

Abstract

This study examines whether the relation between acute cannabis use and syringe sharing during single injection days is similar among regular and nonregular users, participating in a cohort study of injection drug users in Montréal, Canada. 236 (36.6%) subjects were classified as regular cannabis users (RCUs), 227 (35.2%) as nonregular cannabis users (NRCUs), and 181 (28.1%) were abstinent. Cannabis use during a single injection day was associated with a fivefold increased risk of sharing (OR 4.92; 1.83-13.22) in NRCUs compared to RCUs. Our results indicate that cannabis use history should be considered when evaluating its potential effect on risk-taking behaviors.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Marijuana Smoking / adverse effects*
  • Needle Sharing / statistics & numerical data*
  • Risk-Taking
  • Substance Abuse, Intravenous / psychology*