Publications by authors named "Eva M Lopez-Quirantes"
Article Synopsis
- This study examined the links between cannabis abuse/dependence and various non-substance-related addictive behaviors among college students, with a focus on gender differences.
- The research found that males had higher risks for issues like excessive gambling and internet use, while females showed higher scores for disordered eating and compulsive spending.
- It was determined that cannabis dependence was notably associated with problematic video gaming, particularly among males, while alcohol use was more related to other behavioral problems.
Decisional Balance and Processes of Change are generally addressed in motivational interventions for the treatment of cannabis use disorders. However, specific aspects of these multifaceted constructs, with greater relevance for severe cannabis users, need to be ascertained to enable better interventions. This study aimed to compare the different facets of decisional balance and processes of change between mild and severe cannabis users in a community-based sample of young undergraduates.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Currently the combined cognitive-behavioral and pharmacological treatment is the best option to quit smoking, although success rates remain moderate. This study aimed to identify predictors of continuous abstinence in an assisted smoking cessation program using combined treatment. In particular, we analyzed the effects of socio-demographic, smoking-, and treatment-related variables.
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