Young Adult Tobacco/Nicotine and Cannabis Co-use

Description

The goal of this project is to better understand the relationship between tobacco/nicotine and cannabis using behavioral economics during a tobacco/nicotine quit attempt. All participants will receive tobacco/nicotine cessation treatment (smoking and/or vaping treatment) for 12 weeks. To qualify, participants must be between the ages of 18-25 and use tobacco products (smoke cigarettes and/or vape nicotine) and use cannabis (in any form). Participants do not need to be interested in quitting cannabis/marijuana to qualify. This study is being conducted by the Medical University of South Carolina. All procedures are conducted remotely and there is no in-person visits are needed.

Conditions

Tobacco Use Disorder, Nicotine Dependence

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this project is to better understand the relationship between tobacco/nicotine and cannabis using behavioral economics during a tobacco/nicotine quit attempt. All participants will receive tobacco/nicotine cessation treatment (smoking and/or vaping treatment) for 12 weeks. To qualify, participants must be between the ages of 18-25 and use tobacco products (smoke cigarettes and/or vape nicotine) and use cannabis (in any form). Participants do not need to be interested in quitting cannabis/marijuana to qualify. This study is being conducted by the Medical University of South Carolina. All procedures are conducted remotely and there is no in-person visits are needed.

The Impact of Cannabis and Tobacco/Nicotine Product Co-use in Young Adults: Prospective Cessation Evaluation and Substitution

Young Adult Tobacco/Nicotine and Cannabis Co-use

Condition
Tobacco Use Disorder
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Charleston

Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29403

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Between the ages of 18 and 25 years old
  • * Must use at least one nicotine or tobacco product (nicotine vaping and/or cigarettes) on at least 20 out of the past 30 days for at least the past 3 months
  • * Must express interest in nicotine cessation (all products)
  • * Must submit a positive instant-read, oral fluid cotinine sample prior to enrollment
  • * Must report use of cannabis on at least 10 out of the past 30 days
  • * Must submit a positive instant-read cannabinoid test prior to enrollment
  • * Must be able to provide informed consent
  • * Any significant or acutely unstable medical, psychiatric, or substance use problem that would contraindicate research, interfere with safety, compromise data integrity, or preclude consistent study participation
  • * Pregnant (self-report) or trying to become pregnant
  • * Self-reported use of medications with smoking cessation efficacy
  • * Immediate interest in cannabis cessation or treatment

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 25 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Medical University of South Carolina,

Study Record Dates

2029-01-01