Rating the comparative efficacy of state-level cannabis policies on recreational cannabis markets in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cannabis policy is developing faster than empirical evidence about policy effects. With a panel of experts in substance use policy development and research, we identified key cannabis policies and their provisions enacted by U.S. states; rated their theoretical efficacy in a restrictive form for reducing problematic use and impaired driving in the context of a recreational cannabis market as judged by experts; and rated the strength of evidence for each policy.

Methods

Using a modified Delphi approach, 9 panelists rated the comparative efficacy of 18 state cannabis policies for reducing youth use of cannabis, excessive cannabis use among the general population, and cannabis-impaired driving. Each outcome was rated separately using a Likert scale, and panelists als

SUBMITTER: Blanchette JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11563470 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature