Protection and risk factors associated to initial use of cannabis

systematic review

Authors

  • Tânia Moraes Ramos Andrade Universidade Luterana do Bras; Faculdade de Psicologia
  • Sérgio de Paula Ramos Hospital Mãe de Deus; Unidade de Dependência Química

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v7i2p98-106

Keywords:

Cannabis, Marijuana, Behavior

Abstract

This article aims to identify factors associated with the onset of cannabis use through a systematic review using Medline, Scielo, Lilacs and Cochrane, with the following keywords: cannabis, marijuana, onset, from 1999 to April 2008. The results for factors associated with the initiation of cannabis were: early alcohol and tobacco use; male gender; aggressive and deviant behavior; low parental monitoring; single parents; use of substances by parents; group of peers using cannabis; belonging to disadvantaged communities. The early use of cannabis is a predictive factor for Substances Use Disorders (SUD) in young adults.

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Published

2011-08-01

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2011)

Section

Review article

How to Cite

Andrade, T. M. R., & Ramos, S. de P. (2011). Protection and risk factors associated to initial use of cannabis: systematic review. SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool E Drogas (Edição Em Português), 7(2), 98-106. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v7i2p98-106