Primary versus secondary prevention messages: College students' perceptions of effectiveness by marijuana user status

Wotring, Amy; Paprzycki, Peter; Wagner-Green, Victoria; Wygonik, Quri R.; Blavos, Alexis; Krüger, Jessica; Castor, Tom; Diehr, Aaron J.; Glassman, Tavis

doi:10.1080/07448481.2018.1506790

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“…Furthermore, it is important to tailor messages based on young adults’ use status, as young adults who currently use cannabis and abstainers perceive messages differently (Stevens et al, 2021). Prevention messages may be more effective with cannabis abstainers, and harm reduction messages may be more effective for young adults who currently use cannabis (Wotring et al, 2019).…”

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Examining indirect effects of advertising exposure on young adults’ cannabis and nicotine vaping.

DiGuiseppi¹,

Dunbar²,

Tucker³

et al. 2023

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

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Objective: To examine longitudinal associations between exposure to two types of advertisements (medical/recreational cannabis and e-cigarette retailers [vape shops]) and young adults’ cannabis and nicotine vaping behavior. Positive and negative expectancies for cannabis and vaping nicotine were examined as mediators of these associations. Method: Secondary analysis of observational data from a longitudinal cohort of young adults recruited from Southern California (Wave 13: N = 2,411, 56% female, Mage = 23.6). Participants completed web-based surveys annually, reporting on advertising exposure in 2018, expectancies in 2019, and cannabis and nicotine vaping in 2020. Two path models were specified: (a) of past-month cannabis vaping only, nicotine vaping only, and co-use (vs. no vaping) and (b) of single product vaping (vs. co-use). Path analyses modeled direct and indirect associations between variables. Results: Controlling for past-month cannabis and nicotine use and other covariates, there were no significant direct associations of advertising exposure with cannabis and/or nicotine vaping. However, the association between cannabis advertising exposure and vaping (cannabis only) was significantly mediated by positive cannabis expectancies (β = 0.02, SE = 0.01, p = .03). Among those who vaped cannabis and/or nicotine in the past month at Wave 13, expectancies did not significantly mediate associations between advertising exposure and single product use (vs. co-use). Conclusions: Although exposure to cannabis advertisements may not be directly associated with young adults’ cannabis vaping 2 years later, the effects of advertising exposure may be exerted indirectly by increasing positive beliefs about cannabis. Implications for public health policy are discussed.

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confidence: 99%

Examining indirect effects of advertising exposure on young adults’ cannabis and nicotine vaping.

DiGuiseppi¹,

Dunbar²,

Tucker³

et al. 2023

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

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“…For college and noncollege young adults, intention to change or use is critical to influencing the intended audience, for example, primary prevention approaches to never users or those wishing to cease use contrasted to secondary prevention measures that emphasize harm reduction strategies to minimize risk for those planning to continue cannabis use (see Table 1). 48,49 Other available avenues comprising evidence-based telehealth, build on advances instituted during the pandemic 52 and schoolbased programs 53 bypass multiple barriers to prevention and early intervention 51 within a broader research context. 54 More attention must be given to strengthening family systems and schools to counter the influence of media, cannabis-using friends, and cognitive and social factors that predispose them toward use.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Differentiated and specifically tailored communication is required for different target audiences 15 48 , 49 …”

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“…Differentiated and specifically tailored communication is required for different target audiences. 15,48,49 Students' preferences must be respected regarding educational online and media about SUDs and SUD treatments' content, format, and style, including information regarding medicationassisted treatment efficacy, less about cannabis adverse effects, and opposition to any format interpretable as fearmongering. For college and noncollege young adults, intention to change or use is critical to influencing the intended audience, for example, primary prevention approaches to never users or those wishing to cease use contrasted to secondary prevention measures that emphasize harm reduction strategies to minimize risk for those planning to continue cannabis use (see Table 1).…”

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Focus on rural adolescent cannabis use and abuse: ignored epidemiologic trends, unique risks, long-term concerns, and hope

Gupta

Petti

2022

CNS Spectr.

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Cannabis-related issues for adolescents and young adults are emerging from the shadow of rural opioid addiction and deaths. The rural pediatric population has multiple risk factors putting them at increased risk for adverse consequences with the expansion of cannabis legalization across the United States. Research in this area is rich but scattered across professional disciplines. Differences in demographics and cultures between rural and urban youth are gaining attention. Epidemiological factors relevant to rurality as a risk for cannabis and other substance use are considered for formulating clinical care, public policymakers, and future research. Race, culture, community stability, basic demographics of age, gender, educational status, and demands for more and better, accessible services for rural, nonmetropolitan areas comprise factors for consideration and are detailed. Research findings provide direction for policymakers and clinicians for prevention and intervention efforts to improve care for rural populations, validating and expanding upon insights gained to date.

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College Student Preferences for Substance Use Disorder Educational Videos: A Qualitative Study

Andraka‐Christou

Alex

Madeira

2019

Substance Use & Misuse

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Primary versus secondary prevention messages: College students' perceptions of effectiveness by marijuana user status

Cited by 4 publications

References 25 publications

Examining indirect effects of advertising exposure on young adults’ cannabis and nicotine vaping.

Examining indirect effects of advertising exposure on young adults’ cannabis and nicotine vaping.

Focus on rural adolescent cannabis use and abuse: ignored epidemiologic trends, unique risks, long-term concerns, and hope

College Student Preferences for Substance Use Disorder Educational Videos: A Qualitative Study

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