A preliminary characterization of cannabis oil use and vaporization among individuals who use for medical purposes: A pilot study.

ABSTRACT: Little is known about the naturalistic use of cannabis oil vaporization, a high-potency product with the ability to be administered discreetly. This pilot study evaluated the feasibility of utilizing a "smart" vaporizer and application to assess the timing, frequency, socioenvironmental factors, and substance use involved in cannabis oil vaporization. Adults with a medical cannabis registration card were recruited from a dispensary in Rhode Island and completed a 2-week study monitoring period using the Gram1 vaporizer, followed by a poststudy qualitative interview. The sample included nine adults who were predominantly male (89%), 100% White, and 100% non-Hispanic. The Gram1 collected topographical vaping data, and the cellphone application utilized ecological momentary assessment (EMA) t

SUBMITTER: Smith JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10828108 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature