RT Article
T1 Assessing Stage of Change and Harm Reduction Strategies for Synthetic Cannabinoid Use Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Houston, Texas
JF Journal of drug issues
VO 54
IS 3
SP 444
OP 456
A1 Celeste-Villalvir, Alane
A1 Crouch, Cathy
A1 Witte, Laura
A1 Heads, Angela M.
A1 Weaver, Michael
A1 Schmitz, Joy M.
A1 Isbell, Frances
A1 Schick, Vanessa
A2 Crouch, Cathy
A2 Witte, Laura
A2 Heads, Angela M.
A2 Weaver, Michael
A2 Schmitz, Joy M.
A2 Isbell, Frances
A2 Schick, Vanessa
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1891167243
AB Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) are low-cost substances that have been associated with adverse health outcomes and an increase in emergency department visits over recent years, particularly among people experiencing homelessness. This mixed methods study explored the connection between homelessness, SC use, and readiness to quit in order to inform the development of harm reduction strategies. Individuals (18+) residing in homeless encampments in Houston, TX with experiences of SC use were eligible to participate. Participants (N = 65) completed an interviewer-administered survey about their SC use. Most participants were Black/African American (65.7%), male (82.9%), and most (75.4%) reported using SCs to avoid positive drug tests. Many wanted to quit using SCs (69.2%) and already employed harm reduction strategies while using SCs. Organizations supporting individuals experiencing homelessness who use SCs should focus on reducing barriers to stopping SC use and increasing the availability of housing and supportive services.
K1 stages of change
K1 Harm Reduction
K1 synthetic cannabinoids
K1 Substance Use
K1 Homelessness
K1 texas
DO 10.1177/00220426231161284