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Newest firstObjective To evaluate trends in CHS hospitalizations in Canada, including their frequency and individual characteristics. Methods This study utilized data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information's Discharge Abstract Database to perform descriptive data analysis and employed JoinPoint Trend Analysis Software to analyze annual percent change (APC) and average annual percent change (AAPC) in hospitalizatio…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Use of cannabis vaping products has been increasing in Canada. This study examined the prevalence and patterns of use of cannabis vaping products, including higher-risk use, by sex and age. Methods Data were from four cycles of the Canadian Cannabis Survey, an annual web-based survey of people aged ≥ 16 years in Canada. Past 12-month consumers of cannabis for non-medical purposes were analysed (n2020…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: In 2018, the Cannabis Act regulated the production and sale of cannabis for non-medical purposes in Canada. With the aim of continuing to protect the public health and safety of Canadians as the legal cannabis market matures, we conducted a thorough data disaggregation to identify segments of the cannabis consumer base in Canada who are more likely to engage in ‘higher risk’ cannabis use behaviours. Th…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction The Canadian Student Alcohol and Drugs Survey is a biennial, repeat cross-sectional survey of grade 7-12 students in the Canadian provinces. This study examined cannabis-related behaviours at five timepoints before and after legalization of cannabis for non-medical purposes. Methods Trends over time were examined using data from 2014-15 to 2023-24 (n = 264,558). Binary logistic regression examined cha…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Increasing cannabis legalization raises concerns that the use of tobacco, frequently used with cannabis, will also increase. This study investigated the association between the legal status of cannabis in places of residence and the prevalence of cannabis and tobacco co-use, simultaneous use, and mixing by comparing the prevalence among adults in Canada (prior to cannabis legalization) vs. adults in U…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Consumer perceptions of legal cannabis products may drive willingness to purchase from the illegal or legal market; however, little is known on this topic. The current study examined perceptions of legal products among Canadian cannabis consumers over a 3-year period following federal legalization of non-medical cannabis in 2018. Methods Data were analyzed from Canadian respondents in the International…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Over-consumption is a common adverse outcome from cannabis edibles. States such as Colorado require each serving of cannabis edible to carry a THC symbol. This study aimed to test whether packaging edibles in separate servings and/or indicating the THC level per serving improves consumer understanding of serving size. Methods An 3 × 2 experimental task was conducted as part of the 2019 International Can…
Open article record in new tab ↗Although rates of substance use are higher in the Canadian territories than the provinces, there is little research on cannabis use. This exploratory study describes cannabis use and related risk behaviours among alcohol consumers in Whitehorse (Yukon) and Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), with comparisons to data from the provinces. Prior to non-medical cannabis legalisation, respondents (n = 387) aged ≥19 wer…
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