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An Epidemiological Model for Examining Marijuana Use over the Life Course
Joint Authors
Paddock, Susan M.
Booth, Marika J.
Kilmer, Beau
Pacula, Rosalie L.
Caulkins, Jonathan P.
Source
Epidemiology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Trajectories of drug use are usually studied empirically by following over time persons sampled from either the general population (most often youth and young adults) or from heavy or problematic users (e.g., arrestees or those in treatment).
The former, population-based samples, describe early career development, but miss the years of use that generate the greatest social costs.
The latter, selected populations, help to summarize the most problematic use, but cannot easily explain how people become problem users nor are they representative of the population as a whole.
This paper shows how microsimulation can synthesize both sorts of data within a single analytical framework, while retaining heterogeneous influences that can impact drug use decisions over the life course.
The RAND Marijuana Microsimulation Model is constructed for marijuana use, validated, and then used to demonstrate how such models can be used to evaluate alternative policy options aimed at reducing use over the life course.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Paddock, Susan M.& Kilmer, Beau& Caulkins, Jonathan P.& Booth, Marika J.& Pacula, Rosalie L.. 2012. An Epidemiological Model for Examining Marijuana Use over the Life Course. Epidemiology Research International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Paddock, Susan M.…[et al.]. An Epidemiological Model for Examining Marijuana Use over the Life Course. Epidemiology Research International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Paddock, Susan M.& Kilmer, Beau& Caulkins, Jonathan P.& Booth, Marika J.& Pacula, Rosalie L.. An Epidemiological Model for Examining Marijuana Use over the Life Course. Epidemiology Research International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-478300
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-478300