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Cannabis Consumption Among Adults Aged 55–65 in Canada, 2018–2021

Abstract Cannabis consumption among aging adults in Canada is increasing. The aims of the study were to examine cannabis consumption patterns before and after non-medical cannabis legalization and assess whether…

Association between cannabis use and physical activity in the United States based on legalization and health status

Abstract Background Studies investigating the association between cannabis use and physical activity have had mixed results. This study provided a population-based assessment while determining how the relationship is affected by…

Social Norms for Cannabis Use After Nonmedical Legalization in Canada

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Introduction Social norms play an important role in cannabis use; however, there is little evidence on how social norms change in…

Cannabis legalization and changes in cannabis and tobacco/nicotine use and co-use in a national cohort of U.S. adults during 2017–2021

Abstract Background Little is known about whether cannabis legalization impacts cannabis use uptake or has spillover effects on co-use of cannabis and tobacco/nicotine (using both in the past 30 days)….

The association between physical availability of cannabis retail outlets and frequent cannabis use and related health harms: a systematic review

Summary An increasing number of regions have or are considering legalising the sale of cannabis for adult use. Experience from tobacco and alcohol regulation has found that greater access to…

Cannabis Use Reported by Patients Receiving Primary Care in a Large Health System

Key Points Question  What is the prevalence of past 3-month cannabis use, and what are the reasons for use among patients in a large health system? Findings  In this cross-sectional study of…

A Statewide Examination of Medical Cannabis Purchasing Patterns in Arkansas Over the Three Years Immediately Following Legalization

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Introduction: The use of medical cannabis (MC) to treat a host of conditions has expanded considerably in the United States; however, precise…

Cannabinoids Used for Medical Purposes in Children and Adolescents A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Please use this link to access this publication. Key Points Question  What is the adverse event profile of cannabinoids used for medical purposes in children and adolescents? Findings  In this systematic review…

A National Survey Study of Cannabis Use During Menopause: Identifying Variables Associated With Recreational, Medical, and Hybrid Use

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract: Objective: Previous research has demonstrated different cannabis-related outcomes depending on the goal of cannabis use (i.e., recreational, medical, a hybrid of…

The relationship of medical and recreational cannabis laws with opioid misuse and opioid use disorder in the USA: Does it depend on prior history of cannabis use?

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background Wider availability of cannabis through medical and recreational legalization (MCL alone and RCL+MCL) has been hypothesized to contribute to reductions…