Prevalence and reasons for using cannabidiol, delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabinol, cannabigerol, and hexahydrocannabinol among US adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since the passage of the 2018 US Farm Bill there has been a market for cannabinoid products derived from Cannabis sativa L. that contain < 0.3% delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Understanding the characteristics and motivations of cannabinoid product users is crucial for appropriate regulation of these products.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 1,523 adults 18 years or older using the probability-based Ipsos KnowledgePanel, representative of 97% of US households. We assessed lifetime use of cannabidiol (CBD), delta-8 THC, cannabinol (CBN), cannabigerol (CBG), and hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), as well as self-reported reasons for using these products (i.e., medical vs. recreational). Using multivariable logistic regression models, we investigated ass

SUBMITTER: Satybaldiyeva N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12690965 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature