Cannabis versus other illicit drug use among methadone maintenance patients

Author(s): Cellucci, T., Liepman, M. R., Swift, R. M., Sirota, A. D.

Journal/Book: Psychol Addict Behav. 1996; 10: 750 First St, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Educational Publishing Foundation. 222-227.

Abstract: Few data exist on the prevalence and consequences of cannabis use among methadone maintenance patients. Weekly urine toxicology data hom 70 patients in a methadone program were analyzed for evidence of cannabis as well as cocaine and benzodiazepines, anti the relationship between use of these drugs and opiate use was examined. Patients who were positive for both cocaine and benzodiazepine, but not those positive for cannabis, were more likely also to test positive for opiates. Related literature is reviewed, and the issue of illicit drug use among such patients is discussed in the context of harm reduction.

Note: Article Nirenberg TD, Brown Univ, Rhode Isl Hosp, Dept Emergency Med, 593 Eddy St, Providence,RI 02903 USA

Keyword(s): ABUSE TREATMENT; COCAINE USE; SUBSTANCE USE; INTERVENTION; CLIENTS; PATTERNS; PROGRAM

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