Synthetic cannabinoid use in an adult male prison in the UK
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14907052 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sam Craft (0000-0002-5663-2731, University of Bath, corresponding author), Alice Austin (0000-0001-6471-4131, University of Bath), Tom Tooth (HM Prison and Probation Service), Catherine Glover (0000-0001-6679-5385, Royal College of General Practitioners), Tina Garrett (Office of Health Economics), Ian S Blagbrough (0000-0003-0307-4999, University of Bath), Peter Sunderland (0009-0001-5020-8251, University of Bath), Christopher R Pudney (0000-0001-6211-0086, University of Bath), Tom P Freeman (0000-0002-5667-507X, University of Bath) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 122 |
| Pages | 104219 |
| Publication date | 2023-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Drug Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0955-3959 • E-ISSN: 1873-4758 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.drugpo.2023.104219 |
| PMID | 37813081 |
| OpenAlex | W4387427309 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 28 |
The use of synthetic cannabinoids in UK prisons typically involves the use of paper-based preparations via e-cigarettes, and use is associated with greater levels of psychological distress. Motivations for use were mostly pragmatic (e.g. to alleviate boredom or cope with stress) and interventions should prioritise increasing the time individuals spend out of cells and in meaningful activity
Boredom · Cannabinoid · Criminology · Distress · Prison · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Synthetic cannabinoids · Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research · Clinical Psychology · Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 1.67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |