The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of
cannabis users and their levels of satisfaction with Stop-cannabis, an app
intended for cannabis users who want to stop or reduce their cannabis use or
prevent relapse.
A cross-sectional online survey was administered to users of
Stop-cannabis, a French-language app for iOS and Android devices. All app users
were invited to participate in the survey via a message sent to the app.
For hundred and eighty-two users answered the survey. The
app was used daily by 348 of the participants (around 70%). More than 80% of
participants (397) considered the app to have helped them “a little” or “a lot”
to stop or reduce cannabis consumption. Most of the users’ suggestions were
related to the number or the quality of the messages sent by, or displayed in,
the app.
This pilot study supports the feasibility of such an app and
its perceived usefulness. A self-selection bias, however, limits the
conclusions of the study. The efficacy of the app should be evaluated in a
randomized controlled trial.
Below: Screenshots of the welcome page, the Feedback page, and the main screen with the benefits of change
2Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
3Department of Psychiatry, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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