Prevalence and trends in cannabis use disorder and cannabis poisoning among Medicaid enrollees: a multistate analysis, 2011-2022.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cannabis use in the United States is increasing. However, the prevalence and trends in cannabis use disorder (CUD) and cannabis poisoning among Medicaid enrollees, a vulnerable population, are not evident.

Methods

Using the Merative MarketScan Multistate Medicaid Claims and Encounters Database from 2011-2022, we examined adjusted prevalence and trends in CUD and cannabis poisoning among Medicaid enrollees and by age, sex, and insurance type (managed care [MC]/fee-for-service [FFS]).

Results

During the 2011 quarter (Q) 1-2022 Q4, the CUD rate increased from 336.54 to 548.96 per 100 000 enrollees per quarter-a 1.63-fold increase; the cannabis poisoning rate increased from 1.45 to 7.04 per 100 000 enrollees per quarter-a 4.86-fold increase. CUD rates were hi

SUBMITTER: Jayawardhana J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12548733 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature