Citation

Fontana TJK, Schulz JA, Budney AJ, Villanti AC. J. Am. Coll. Health 2023; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07448481.2022.2155061

PMID

36595624

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To explore the feasibility and utility of a tolerance break (T-Break) guide on young adults' cannabis use. Participants: Young adults aged 18-29 (n = 125) who were current cannabis users.

METHODS: Participants recruited through posters and listservs at various universities were offered the T-Break Guide-daily activities, advice, and encouragement-to help complete a 21-day cannabis break. Bivariate analyses examined associations between Guide use and follow-up measures.

RESULTS: Compared to non-Guide users, participants who used the Guide "a lot" were more likely to complete the 21-day abstinence break (84% vs. 57%), revise their personal definition of balance to mean less cannabis (84% vs. 62%), and plan a future break (32% vs. 11%).

CONCLUSION: Use of this self-directed T-Break Guide may help young adults take a break from cannabis use and reduce future use. Further research using more rigorous designs to test the Guide's efficacy and assess longer-term maintenance of effects is needed.

Language: en

Keywords

Cannabis; young adults; tolerance break