Association of self-reported use of cannabis for the purpose of improving physical, mental, and sleep health with problematic cannabis use risk.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about health-focused cannabis use purposes and their associations with risk for problematic cannabis use. This cross-sectional study examined three broad cannabis use purposes and association with risk for problematic use among young adult cannabis users who report using for > 1 health reasons.

Methods

Young adults completed an electronic survey as part of an ongoing study on substance use and health. Those who self-reported past 6-month use of ≥ 1 cannabis products-smoking, vaping, dabbing, eating, and blunts-were included in the analysis. Their purposes for use were coded into three categories: sleep, mental, and physical health. Problematic cannabis use (PCU) was measured with the three-level structure Cannabis Abuse Screening Test (CAST-3). Adj

SUBMITTER: Jacobs W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10429075 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature