Profiles of cannabis use and expense-related factors among US young adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Given the changing cannabis policy and retail environment, this study examined profiles of young adults with differing cannabis cost-related behaviors and perceptions (e.g., products used, impact of cost) and their associations with use-related outcomes.

Methods

Using 2024 survey data among 1,359 US young adults reporting past-month cannabis use (M_age = 26.95, 61.4 % female, 20.7 % Hispanic, 17.9 % Black, 7.7 % Asian), latent class analysis (LCA) was conducted; indicators were perceived cost of cheapest product ($1-10; >$10), impact of cost on use (low; moderate; high), monthly cannabis expenditures ($0-25, $26-100, >$100), past-month use days (1-5; 6-20; ≥21), and product type (bud/herb; edibles; oils/vape; concentrates/other). Multivariable analysis a

SUBMITTER: Cui Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12516191 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature