Emerging Trends in Cannabis Administration Among Adolescent Cannabis Users.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The legal landscape of cannabis availability and use in the United States is rapidly changing. As the heterogeneity of cannabis products and methods of use increases, more information is needed on how these changes affect use, especially in vulnerable populations such as youth.

Methods

A national sample of adolescents aged 14-18 years (N = 2,630) were recruited online through advertisements displayed on Facebook and Instagram to complete a survey on cannabis. The survey assessed patterns of edible use, vaping, and smoking cannabis, and the associations among these administration routes and use of other substances.

Results

The most frequent and consistent route of cannabis use was smoking (99% lifetime), with substantial numbers reporting vaping (44% lifetime)

SUBMITTER: Knapp AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6408312 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature