Alcohol and cannabis dual use among Black adults: Associations with alcohol use, use-related problems, and race-based discrimination

CONCLUSIONS: The use of cannabis among Black young adults who drink alcohol was related to heavier drinking and more alcohol-related problems. Further, experiencing more microaggressions may place these individuals at risk for using multiple substances, presumably to cope with these experiences.SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE: Considering models suggesting that the dual use of cannabis may result in less alcohol use, the current study highlights that for Black adults who consume alcohol, cannabis dual use is related to heavier drinking and more alcohol-related problems, which can inform intervention and treatment efforts.PMID:37689991 | DOI:10.1111/ajad.13480

Source: The American Journal on Addictions - September 10, 2023 Category: Addiction Authors: Julia D Buckner Michael J Zvolensky Caroline R Scherzer Source Type: research