The association of type of cannabis product used and frequency of use with problematic cannabis use in a sample of young adult cannabis users.

ABSTRACT: Research exploring patterns and predictors of problematic cannabis use behaviors among young adults is limited. This knowledge is essential for intervening to prevent abuse and dependence outcomes.

Methods

Young adult cannabis users (Mage = 19.2[SD = 0.8]) in Southern California (N = 1007) were classified by patterns of problematic cannabis use from the Cannabis Abuse Screening Test, using Latent Class Analysis. Multinomial regression evaluated the association of frequency of use (no past 30 day use, infrequent [use on 1-2 of past 30 days], semi-frequent [use on 3-9 of the past 30 days], and frequent [use on 10 or more of the past 30 days]) for each cannabis product type (combustible, edible, vaporized, concentrate, blunt) with class membership.

Results

Four distinct classes

SUBMITTER: Simpson KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8355167 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature