Table 2.
Individual positive and negative consequences
| Consequences | n (% of 86 reported) | No. of simultaneous days (% of 251 days) | No. of alcohol-only days (% of 432 days) | No. of cannabis-only days (% of 354 days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negative consequences (21) | ||||
| Nausea or vomiting | 29 (34%) | 21 (8%) | 30 (7%) | 2 (1%) |
| Dizziness | 37 (43%) | 38 (15%) | 40 (9%) | 4 (1%) |
| Headache | 29 (34%) | 24 (10%) | 41 (9%) | 10 (3%) |
| Difficulty concentrating | 33 (38%) | 40 (16%) | 34 (8%) | 21 (6%) |
| Felt sleepy | 50 (58%) | 45 (18%) | 72 (17%) | 29 (8%) |
| Ate poorly or too much | 40 (47%) | 48 (19%) | 31 (7%) | 47 (13%) |
| Was rude or obnoxious | 13 (15%) | 5 (2%) | 13 (3%) | 2 (1%) |
| Hurt or injured self by accident | 12 (14%) | 8 (3%) | 8 (2%) | 0 (0%) |
| Verbally or physically aggressive | 5 (6%) | 3 (1%) | 2 (<1%) | 1 (<1%) |
| Embarrassed self | 32 (37%) | 20 (8%) | 32 (7%) | 6 (2%) |
| Interacted with someone in a way later regretted | 26 (30%) | 23 (9%) | 22 (5%) | 5 (1%) |
| Romantic/sexual experience later regretted | 9 (10%) | 7 (3%) | 9 (2%) | 0 (0%) |
| Spent more money than wanted to | 16 (19%) | 10 (4%) | 18 (4%) | 7 (2%) |
| Felt less social or avoided others | 21 (24%) | 13 (5%) | 21 (5%) | 7 (2%) |
| Felt anxious, worried, or paranoid | 32 (37%) | 27 (11%) | 29 (7%) | 27 (8%) |
| Felt down, depressed, or sad | 34 (40%) | 23 (9%) | 38 (9%) | 11 (3%) |
| Became fixated on something bothersome | 32 (37%) | 32 (13%) | 29 (7%) | 21 (6%) |
| Texted or used social media in a way later regretted | 21 (24%) | 13 (5%) | 17 (4%) | 2 (1%) |
| Slept worse than usual | 61 (71%) | 66 (26%) | 102 (24%) | 52 (15%) |
| Memory loss | 53 (62%) | 82 (33%) | 70 (16%) | 26 (7%) |
| Hangover | 74 (86%) | 135 (54%) | 160 (37%) | 42 (12%) |
| Positive consequences (14) | ||||
| Able to express feelings more easily | 54 (63%) | 46 (18%) | 71 (16%) | 47 (13%) |
| Felt more energetic | 60 (70%) | 75 (30%) | 76 (18%) | 53 (15%) |
| Mood improved | 71 (83%) | 103 (41%) | 111 (26%) | 116 (33%) |
| More sociable | 78 (91%) | 120 (48%) | 171 (40%) | 80 (23%) |
| Felt more confident | 65 (76%) | 79 (31%) | 88 (20%) | 44 (12%) |
| Felt relaxed | 78 (91%) | 142 (57%) | 175 (41%) | 211 (60%) |
| Forgot worries/problems | 54 (63%) | 83 (33%) | 70 (16%) | 84 (24%) |
| Shared a laugh with others | 80 (93%) | 149 (59%) | 212 (49%) | 137 (39%) |
| Bonded or felt closer to others | 72 (84%) | 112 (45%) | 153 (35%) | 93 (26%) |
| Positive romantic/sexual experience | 47 (55%) | 52 (21%) | 57 (13%) | 67 (19%) |
| Made a new friend or acquaintance | 51 (59%) | 62 (25%) | 69 (16%) | 14 (4%) |
| Had a really fun/exciting time | 75 (87%) | 113 (45%) | 136 (31%) | 74 (21%) |
| Had a creative moment/experience | 31 (36%) | 28 (11%) | 24 (6%) | 40 (11%) |
| Slept better than usual | 49 (57%) | 78 (31%) | 59 (14%) | 92 (26%) |
Note: No. = number.