Tag: dual use


Alcohol and Cannabis: Risks of Combined Use

Introduction to Alcohol and Cannabis Simultaneous Use (ACS Use) The simultaneous use of alcohol and cannabis, often abbreviated as ACS use or co-administration, represents a prevalent pattern of polysubstance consumption with significant public health implications. This behavior involves ingesting both substances during the same occasion or within a very short timeframe, distinguishing it from merely […]

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Alcohol and Nicotine: Why People Combine Them

Prevalence and Scope of Dual Use The co-consumption of alcohol and nicotine represents one of the most pervasive and challenging substance use patterns globally, observed across diverse demographic groups but particularly concentrated among young adults, individuals with psychiatric comorbidities, and those seeking highly reinforcing recreational experiences. It is a well-established epidemiological fact that heavy drinkers […]

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