PATH to understanding cannabis and nicotine initiation and co-use among emerging adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to describe the characteristics and age of initiation of nicotine and cannabis use, with a particular focus on the emerging adult period (ages 18-24 years) and concurrent use of nicotine with cannabis.

Design

A secondary analysis of Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH).

Sample

32,078 participants from a nationally representative study of tobacco use and health outcomes.

Measurement

Variables of interest included ever use, regular use and age of initiation (first-time use) of nicotine (including tobacco) and/or cannabis and selected demographic factors.

Results

Ever-use of nicotine was associated with a 13-fold increase in the likelihood of having ever used cannabis. Among those who reported cannabis

SUBMITTER: Blair LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11523287 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature