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Journal of Addictive Diseases Volume 31, 2012 - Issue 1
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Comparison of Substance Use Milestones in Cannabis- and Cocaine-Dependent Patients

Jonathan T. Horey MD Division on Substance Abuse, New York Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York, USA; Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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John J. Mariani MD Division on Substance Abuse, New York Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York, USA; Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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Wendy Y. Cheng MPH Division on Substance Abuse, New York Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York, USA; Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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Adam Bisaga MD Division on Substance Abuse, New York Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York, USA; Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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Maria Sullivan MD Division on Substance Abuse, New York Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York, USA; Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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Edward Nunes MD Division on Substance Abuse, New York Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York, USA; Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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Frances R. Levin MD Division on Substance Abuse, New York Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York, USA; Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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Pages 60-66 | Published online: 22 Feb 2012
 
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Abstract

Objectives: To compare the progression of substance use milestones between cocaine- and cannabis-dependent patients. Methods: Using data gathered from two separate clinical studies for treatment of cocaine dependence and cannabis dependence, 130 cannabis-dependent and 112 cocaine-dependent individuals were compared on milestones related to their substance use. Results: In cannabis- vs. cocaine-dependent patients, the mean age of first use, regular use and first treatment contact differed significantly. No statistically significant differences were found between the two groups for other measured milestones. Conclusions: These results differ from most epidemiologic studies that suggest cocaine users progress more rapidly to regular use and treatment contact.

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