Étude des trajectoires d’usage de substances psychoactives chez l’adolescent et l’adulte jeune : Exploration de la théorie de l’escalade

According to Gateway theory, tobacco or alcohol uses may lead to cannabis use, which may itself lead to initiation with other illicit drugs (OID). The aim of this study was to study the transitions between use of licit drugs, cannabis and OID. Data from two large population-based surveys (ESCAPAD for adolescents and Baromètre santé for young adults (year 2005)) were used. Self-reported ages at initiation of several substance uses permitted to define different stages of use. The analyses of transition between uses were performed using structural equation models and Markov multi-states models, taking into account some cofactors. Results of this study permitted to describe a drug use stage process, mediated by cannabis and susceptible to lead to OID use. These results were in accordance with the Gateway theory described by Kandel in 1975 and satisfied to some criteria: strength and stability of associations, dose-response trend, coherence with previous research and temporal relation. The theory which emerge from our research could be a “string of opportunities”, OID experiment being a consequence of initial opportunity to use the more accessible illicit drug, cannabis. However, it is important to mention that the Gateway theory, despite compatible with the majority of sequences of uses observed, is presently questioned by some authors which prefer the theory of a common vulnerability factor to addictions.Selon la théorie de l'escalade, l'usage de tabac ou d'alcool est associé à l'usage de cannabis, qui peut lui-même conduire à l'usage d’autres drogues illicites (ADI). L'objectif de notre étude était de décrire les transitions entres usages de drogues licites, de cannabis et d’ADI. Les données de deux enquêtes en population générale (ESCAPAD pour l’adolescent et Baromètre santé pour l’adulte jeune (année 2005)) ont été utilisées. Les âges rapportés d’initiation des différentes substances ont permis de définir les étapes d’usages. L’analyse des transitions entre substances a été réalisée grâce aux modèles structuraux et aux modèles multi-états de Markov en prenant en compte certains cofacteurs. Les données recueillies ont permis de décrire un processus d'usage de substances partant des drogues licites et menant vers les ADI via le cannabis. Ces résultats étaient compatibles avec la théorie de l'escalade décrite par Kandel en 1975 et étaient renforcés par certains critères : force/stabilité des associations, effet dose-réponse, cohérence avec la littérature et relation temporelle. La théorie qui se dégage de nos travaux pourrait être celle d’opportunités en chaîne, l’apprentissage de la première substance psychoactive étant conditionné à son accessibilité et susceptible d’offrir des opportunités ultérieures d’usages d’autres substances. Il est cependant important de souligner que la théorie de l’escalade, si elle semble correspondre à la majorité des séquences d’usages observées, est actuellement remise en question par certains auteurs qui lui préfèrent l’idée d’un facteur de vulnérabilité commun aux addictions

Psychoactive substance use itineraries among adolescents and young adults : exploration of Gateway theory

Selon la théorie de l'escalade, l'usage de tabac ou d'alcool est associé à l'usage de cannabis, qui peut lui-même conduire à l'usage d’autres drogues illicites (ADI). L'objectif de notre étude était de décrire les transitions entres usages de drogues licites, de cannabis et d’ADI. Les données de deux enquêtes en population générale (ESCAPAD pour l’adolescent et Baromètre santé pour l’adulte jeune (année 2005)) ont été utilisées. Les âges rapportés d’initiation des différentes substances ont permis de définir les étapes d’usages. L’analyse des transitions entre substances a été réalisée grâce aux modèles structuraux et aux modèles multi-états de Markov en prenant en compte certains cofacteurs. Les données recueillies ont permis de décrire un processus d'usage de substances partant des drogues licites et menant vers les ADI via le cannabis. Ces résultats étaient compatibles avec la théorie de l'escalade décrite par Kandel en 1975 et étaient renforcés par certains critères : force/stabilité des associations, effet dose-réponse, cohérence avec la littérature et relation temporelle. La théorie qui se dégage de nos travaux pourrait être celle d’opportunités en chaîne, l’apprentissage de la première substance psychoactive étant conditionné à son accessibilité et susceptible d’offrir des opportunités ultérieures d’usages d’autres substances. Il est cependant important de souligner que la théorie de l’escalade, si elle semble correspondre à la majorité des séquences d’usages observées, est actuellement remise en question par certains auteurs qui lui préfèrent l’idée d’un facteur de vulnérabilité commun aux addictions.According to Gateway theory, tobacco or alcohol uses may lead to cannabis use, which may itself lead to initiation with other illicit drugs (OID). The aim of this study was to study the transitions between use of licit drugs, cannabis and OID. Data from two large population-based surveys (ESCAPAD for adolescents and Baromètre santé for young adults (year 2005)) were used. Self-reported ages at initiation of several substance uses permitted to define different stages of use. The analyses of transition between uses were performed using structural equation models and Markov multi-states models, taking into account some cofactors. Results of this study permitted to describe a drug use stage process, mediated by cannabis and susceptible to lead to OID use. These results were in accordance with the Gateway theory described by Kandel in 1975 and satisfied to some criteria: strength and stability of associations, dose-response trend, coherence with previous research and temporal relation. The theory which emerge from our research could be a “string of opportunities”, OID experiment being a consequence of initial opportunity to use the more accessible illicit drug, cannabis. However, it is important to mention that the Gateway theory, despite compatible with the majority of sequences of uses observed, is presently questioned by some authors which prefer the theory of a common vulnerability factor to addictions

Étude des trajectoires d’usage de substances psychoactives chez l’adolescent et l’adulte jeune : Exploration de la théorie de l’escalade

According to Gateway theory, tobacco or alcohol uses may lead to cannabis use, which may itself lead to initiation with other illicit drugs (OID). The aim of this study was to study the transitions between use of licit drugs, cannabis and OID. Data from two large population-based surveys (ESCAPAD for adolescents and Baromètre santé for young adults (year 2005)) were used. Self-reported ages at initiation of several substance uses permitted to define different stages of use. The analyses of transition between uses were performed using structural equation models and Markov multi-states models, taking into account some cofactors. Results of this study permitted to describe a drug use stage process, mediated by cannabis and susceptible to lead to OID use. These results were in accordance with the Gateway theory described by Kandel in 1975 and satisfied to some criteria: strength and stability of associations, dose-response trend, coherence with previous research and temporal relation. The theory which emerge from our research could be a “string of opportunities”, OID experiment being a consequence of initial opportunity to use the more accessible illicit drug, cannabis. However, it is important to mention that the Gateway theory, despite compatible with the majority of sequences of uses observed, is presently questioned by some authors which prefer the theory of a common vulnerability factor to addictions.Selon la théorie de l'escalade, l'usage de tabac ou d'alcool est associé à l'usage de cannabis, qui peut lui-même conduire à l'usage d’autres drogues illicites (ADI). L'objectif de notre étude était de décrire les transitions entres usages de drogues licites, de cannabis et d’ADI. Les données de deux enquêtes en population générale (ESCAPAD pour l’adolescent et Baromètre santé pour l’adulte jeune (année 2005)) ont été utilisées. Les âges rapportés d’initiation des différentes substances ont permis de définir les étapes d’usages. L’analyse des transitions entre substances a été réalisée grâce aux modèles structuraux et aux modèles multi-états de Markov en prenant en compte certains cofacteurs. Les données recueillies ont permis de décrire un processus d'usage de substances partant des drogues licites et menant vers les ADI via le cannabis. Ces résultats étaient compatibles avec la théorie de l'escalade décrite par Kandel en 1975 et étaient renforcés par certains critères : force/stabilité des associations, effet dose-réponse, cohérence avec la littérature et relation temporelle. La théorie qui se dégage de nos travaux pourrait être celle d’opportunités en chaîne, l’apprentissage de la première substance psychoactive étant conditionné à son accessibilité et susceptible d’offrir des opportunités ultérieures d’usages d’autres substances. Il est cependant important de souligner que la théorie de l’escalade, si elle semble correspondre à la majorité des séquences d’usages observées, est actuellement remise en question par certains auteurs qui lui préfèrent l’idée d’un facteur de vulnérabilité commun aux addictions

Les toxi-infections alimentaires collectives dans les armées de 1999 à 2009 (étude descriptive et analytique)

La Iutte contre les toxi-infections alimentaires collectives (TIAC) passe par Ia suppression de Ia source contaminante et Ia prévention des récidives, elles-mêmes conditionnées par une bonne connaissance de leur épidémiologie et des investigations de qualité. Dans les Armées, elles sont supervisées par les Centres d'épidémiologie et de santé publique des armées (CESPA) qui archivent les rapports d'investigation. L'auteur se propose, par l'analyse de ces rapports, corrélée aux déclarations faites par les médecins d'unité, d'étudier les caractéristiques des TIAC propres au milieu militaire et l'efficacité de leur investigation. Cette étude a permis de déceler des spécificités militaires dans l'idémiologie et la prise en charge des ITAC et d'émettre des recommandations pour les améliorer.BREST-BU Médecine-Odontologie (290192102) / SudocPARIS-Bib. Serv.Santé Armées (751055204) / SudocSudocFranceF

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES: HARM REDUCTION TOOL OR NEW SUBSTANCE USE BEHAVIOR?

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Étude des trajectoires d'usage de substances psychoactives chez l'adolescent et l'adulte jeune (Exploration de la théorie de l'escalade)

Selon la théorie de l'escalade, l'usage de tabac ou d'alcool est associé à l'usage de cannabis, qui peut lui-même conduire à l'usage d autres drogues illicites (ADI). L'objectif de notre étude était de décrire les transitions entres usages de drogues licites, de cannabis et d ADI. Les données de deux enquêtes en population générale (ESCAPAD pour l adolescent et Baromètre santé pour l adulte jeune (année 2005)) ont été utilisées. Les âges rapportés d initiation des différentes substances ont permis de définir les étapes d usages. L analyse des transitions entre substances a été réalisée grâce aux modèles structuraux et aux modèles multi-états de Markov en prenant en compte certains cofacteurs. Les données recueillies ont permis de décrire un processus d'usage de substances partant des drogues licites et menant vers les ADI via le cannabis. Ces résultats étaient compatibles avec la théorie de l'escalade décrite par Kandel en 1975 et étaient renforcés par certains critères : force/stabilité des associations, effet dose-réponse, cohérence avec la littérature et relation temporelle. La théorie qui se dégage de nos travaux pourrait être celle d opportunités en chaîne, l apprentissage de la première substance psychoactive étant conditionné à son accessibilité et susceptible d offrir des opportunités ultérieures d usages d autres substances. Il est cependant important de souligner que la théorie de l escalade, si elle semble correspondre à la majorité des séquences d usages observées, est actuellement remise en question par certains auteurs qui lui préfèrent l idée d un facteur de vulnérabilité commun aux addictions.According to Gateway theory, tobacco or alcohol uses may lead to cannabis use, which may itself lead to initiation with other illicit drugs (OID). The aim of this study was to study the transitions between use of licit drugs, cannabis and OID. Data from two large population-based surveys (ESCAPAD for adolescents and Baromètre santé for young adults (year 2005)) were used. Self-reported ages at initiation of several substance uses permitted to define different stages of use. The analyses of transition between uses were performed using structural equation models and Markov multi-states models, taking into account some cofactors. Results of this study permitted to describe a drug use stage process, mediated by cannabis and susceptible to lead to OID use. These results were in accordance with the Gateway theory described by Kandel in 1975 and satisfied to some criteria: strength and stability of associations, dose-response trend, coherence with previous research and temporal relation. The theory which emerge from our research could be a string of opportunities , OID experiment being a consequence of initial opportunity to use the more accessible illicit drug, cannabis. However, it is important to mention that the Gateway theory, despite compatible with the majority of sequences of uses observed, is presently questioned by some authors which prefer the theory of a common vulnerability factor to addictions.PARIS5-Bibliotheque electronique (751069902) / SudocSudocFranceF

Electronic cigarette: use and perceptions among French military nurses in 2013

International audienceAIMS: Paramedical personnel are exposed to tobacco smoking. Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) may be considered as a lower-risk substitute for cigarettes. The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of e-cigarette use, the motives for use and the perceptions among French military nurses. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey, using self-administered questionnaires, was conducted in 2013 among 300 students and instructors of the French school of military paramedical personnel. Prevalences of e-cigarette use among smokers and nonsmokers were compared using logistic regressions adjusted on age and gender. RESULTS: The prevalence of smoking was 40% among the 200 responders. E-cigarette current use prevalence was 25% (6% daily users), without significant difference according to gender and age. Tobacco smokers reported significantly more e-cigarette current use (51% vs7%). Motives for e-cigarette use reported by smokers were curiosity (48%), intention to reduce tobacco consumption (43%) or to quit smoking (8%). Among users of both tobacco and e-cigarettes, 48% reported a significant decrease in tobacco consumption following e-cigarette initiation (average decrease of 5-10 cigarettes smoked per day; p <0.001). Both tobacco smokers and nonsmokers (88%) estimated that e-cigarette use was potentially harmful for health, but it was perceived as less harmful than tobacco by 46%. CONCLUSIONS: E-cigarette use among military nurses follows the trends observed in the general population in terms of prevalence and motives. E-cigarettes, which are seen as an attractive alternative to cigarettes, may contribute to a reduction in tobacco use among healthcare workers

Relationships between substance initiation sequence and further substance use: A French nationwide retrospective study

International audienceThe Gateway theory (GT) proposes that tobacco or alcohol use lead to cannabis use, which can itself be followed by other illicit drugs (OID) onset. Aim of this study was to evaluate if the order of initiation sequence could influence further substance use. Data from a 2010 population-based survey were used (22,774 subjects aged 15-64). Using reported ages at initiations, 7 sequences were identified: initiation of tobacco only (T), cannabis or OID only, tobacco followed by cannabis (T-C), cannabis followed by tobacco (C-T), alternative 2-substance sequences, gateway sequence (T-C-OID) and 3-substance alternative sequences. Logistics regressions were performed to study the impact of sequence on further use (tobacco, alcohol, cannabis and OID), and substance use disorders (SUD) (tobacco, alcohol and cannabis). The most observed sequences were T (45.5%), T-C (20.5%), C-T (5.1%) and T-C-OID (3.5%). Further use and SUD likelihoods, whatever the substance considered, increased with the number of substances previously initiated. However, for a same number of substances initiated, current use and SUD likelihoods did not significantly vary according to sequence. Polysubstance initiation appears as a better predictor of further use and SUD than the initiation sequence, questioning the GT and being more in line with a common liability to substance use

Self-reporting and measurement of body mass index in adolescents: refusals and validity, and the possible role of socioeconomic and health-related factors.

International audienceBACKGROUND: Body mass index assessment using self-reported height and weight (BMIsr) can encounter refusals and under/over-reporting while for assessment with measured data (BMIm) refusals can be more frequent. This could relate to socioeconomic and health-related factors. We explored these issues by investigating numerous potential factors: gender, age, family structure, father's occupation, income, physical/sports activity, subjective weight perception, school performance, unhealthy behaviours, physical/psychological health, social relationships, living environment, having sustained violence, sexual abuse, and involvement in violence. METHODS: The sample included 1559 adolescents from middle schools in north-eastern France. They completed a questionnaire including socioeconomic and health-related data, self-reported height/weight, measured height/weight, and weight perception (participation rate 94%). Data were analysed using logistic regression models. RESULTS: BMIsr encountered under-reporting (with change in BMI category, 11.8%), over-reporting (6.0%), and reporting refusals (3.6%). BMIm encountered more numerous refusals (7.9%). Reporting refusal was related to living with a single parent, low school performance, lack of physical/sports activity, sustained violence, poor psychological health, and poor social relationships (gender/age-adjusted odds ratios 1.95 to 2.91). Further to these factors, measurement refusal was related to older age, having divorced/separated parents, a father being a manual worker/inactive, insufficient family income, tobacco/cannabis use, involvement in violence, poor physical health, and poor living environment (1.30 to 3.68). Under-reporting was related to male gender, involvement in violence, poor psychological health, and overweight/obesity (as assessed with BMIm) (1.52 to 11). Over-reporting was related to male gender, younger age, alcohol consumption, and underweight (1.30 to 5.35). Weight perception was linked to reporting refusals and under/over-reporting, but slightly linked to measurement refusal. The contributions of socioeconomic and health-related factors to the associations of weight perception with reporting refusal and under/over-reporting ranged from -82% to 44%. There were substantial discrepancies in the associations between socioeconomic/health-related factors and overweight/obesity assessed with BMIsr and BMIm. CONCLUSIONS: BMIsr and BMIm were affected by numerous biases related to vulnerability which were also obesity risk factors. BMIsr encountered under/over-reporting which were related to some socioeconomic and health-related factors, weight perception, and BMIm. BMIm was more affected by refusals than BMIsr due to socioeconomic and health-related factors. Further research is needed