Is marijuana use becoming a 'gateway' to nicotine dependence?

Previous studies have documented a reliable pattern for initiating substance use, with many adolescents beginning with nicotine and/or alcohol and progressing to illicit drugs. Recent research suggests that a 'reverse gateway' effect may occur for some cigarette smokers, with marijuana use...

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Published in:Addiction (Abingdon, England) England), 2004-01, Vol.99 (1), p.5-6
Main Authors: HUMFLEET, GARY L., HAAS, AMIE L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addiction
Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior
Cigarettes
Drug use
Health
Health care
Humans
Marijuana
Marijuana Smoking - psychology
Medicine
Nicotine
Smoking
Smoking - psychology
Social problems
Tobacco
Tobacco Use Disorder - etiology
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Summary:Previous studies have documented a reliable pattern for initiating substance use, with many adolescents beginning with nicotine and/or alcohol and progressing to illicit drugs. Recent research suggests that a 'reverse gateway' effect may occur for some cigarette smokers, with marijuana use preceding tobacco.
ISSN:0965-2140
1360-0443
DOI:10.1111/j.1360-0443.2004.00596.x