Behavioural Economic Demand for Medicinal and Recreational Cannabis Among People Who Use Over-The-Counter CBD Products, THC Only and CBD + THC.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Changes in regulatory policies regarding cannabis have led to a rapid expansion of the cannabis market and a substantial increase in cannabis sales. This study examined medicinal and recreational cannabis demand in a hypothetical legalisation scenario in Spain among people who use over-the-counter CBD, THC only and CBD + THC.

Methods

A cross-sectional study comprising 1492 participants aged 16-30. The assessment included measures of alcohol-related problems, nicotine dependence and cannabis use disorder risk. Two Marijuana Purchase Tasks including nine items were used to estimate demand (g/week) for medicinal and recreational cannabis. Bivariate analyses and split-plot ANOVAs were conducted.

Results

Demand for medicinal cannabis was higher than for recrea

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez-Roz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12660004 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature