The relationship of cannabis decriminalization in Colorado and cannabis use in individuals with alcohol use disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Over the past decade, cannabis use has become increasingly popular in states that include Colorado. During this time, alcohol use disorders (AUDs) and alcohol-related medical conditions have also been consistently recognized as public health problems with increasing prevalence in the state. Despite the widespread use of cannabis in Colorado, the epidemiology of cannabis use among those with AUDs has been poorly described. Therefore, we sought to examine cannabis use among individuals with likely AUDs and individuals with low-risk alcohol use during a time of major Colorado legislative changes before and after legalization of recreational cannabis in 2012.

Methods

This study was a secondary data analysis conducted with information from 303 participants (80% male) in

SUBMITTER: Hua JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7819320 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature