[Preliminary elements for assessing a French program implemented in 2004 establishing cannabis clinics for young users: outpatients' profiles of use and monitoring individual care].
Since its launch at the end of 2004, the cannabis clinics for young users (CCYU) system has offered support for young users of cannabis or other psychoactive substances and for their families. The aim of the present study is to describe the outpatients' profiles, assess the response and support offered to them, and understand the individual self-help trajectories that were initiated within this setting. The analyses are based on a sample of 3,788 people, 78% of which are substance users--mainly of cannabis (92%). The survey results show a predominance of men (81%), young adults (57%) and clients referred by the criminal justice system (48%). Approximately 40% are cannabis smokers on a daily basis. The study differentiates the various user profiles according to the sources of patient referral. When exploring the facilitating factors presumed to influence the likelihood of successful attempts to reduce cannabis use in the short term, the study provides insight into the principle of therapeutic compliance, by identifying some essential requirements for reducing the risk of drop out at the early stages of treatment.
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Observatoire français des drogues et des toxicomanies, Saint-Denis La Plaine.
D000293:Adolescent; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D002189:Marijuana Abuse / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D015397:Program Evaluation; D055815:Young Adult