Development of an integrative cessation program for co-smokers of cigarettes and cannabis

Becker, Julia; Hungerbühler, Ines; Berg, Oliver; Szamrovicz, Maciej; Haubensack, Andreas; Kormann, Adrian; Schaub, Michael P

doi:10.1186/1747-597X-8-33

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Becker, J., Hungerbühler, I., Berg, O., Szamrovicz, M., Haubensack, A., Kormann, A., & Schaub, M. P. (2013). Development of an integrative cessation program for co-smokers of cigarettes and cannabis. Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 8, 33. https://doi.org/10.1186/1747-597X-8-33

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Tobacco and cannabis use are strongly interrelated, but current national and international cessation programs typically focus on one substance, and address the other substance either only marginally or not at all. This study aimed to identify the demand for, and describe the development and content of, the first integrative group cessation program for co-smokers of cigarettes and cannabis. METHODS: First, a preliminary study using expert interviews, user focus groups with (ex-)smokers, and an online survey was conducted t