Opportunities for Use: Explaining Associations Between Retail Availability and Use of Alcohol and Cannabis Among Youth.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study examined associations between retail alcohol and cannabis availability, use, and simultaneous use of these substances among youth and potential explanatory variables.

Methods

In 2023-24, 1082 15- to 20-year-olds were surveyed in 40 California cities. The survey included questions about past-year alcohol use, binge drinking, cannabis use, and simultaneous alcohol and cannabis (SAC) use, exposure to opportunities for these behaviours in different contexts, normative and health-related beliefs, and demographic characteristics. City-level measures included retail alcohol and cannabis outlet density and demographic characteristics. Analyses examined associations of these substance use behaviours with retail availability of alcohol and cannabis and potentia

SUBMITTER: Paschall MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12479093 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature