Problematic social media use among recreational cannabis users in Quebec: A Cross-Sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the past decade, Canada has legalized recreational cannabis, and the rising popularity of social media has coincided with the emergence of problematic social media use (PSMU) as a potential behavioural addiction. This study aims to describe social media use and identify factors associated with PSMU among adult recreational cannabis users in Québec, Canada.

Methods

This cross-sectional study includes 1406 participants who used both social media and cannabis. Data was collected using validated instruments measuring PSMU (BSMAS), online fear of missing out (On-FoMO), risk for problematic cannabis use (CAST), mental health variables (GAD-7, PHQ-8), and sociodemographic characteristics. A regression model was used to identify factors associated with PSMU.

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SUBMITTER: Deli-Houssein R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12813205 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature