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Newest firstIntroduction Longitudinal, population-based studies of how youth substance use (SU) varies by sexual attraction, sex and their interaction remain scarce, especially in Europe. This study examines poly-SU (PSU) trajectories at 17, 20 and 24; disparities between sexual minority (SM) youth and heterosexual (HET) youth regarding these trajectories; and their correlates. Methods We obtained data from the Zurich Project…
Open article record in new tab ↗AbstractIntroductionCannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring phytocannabinoid found in Cannabis plants. CBD is used for skin care, pain, anxiety and insomnia. There is a growing range of CBD products and formulations on the market, which have been driven by the increased demand for CBD products. The aim of this study was to identify knowledge and use of CBD products among adults in England, Wales and Northern Ir…
Open article record in new tab ↗AbstractIntroductionCannabis and alcohol outlets may independently and jointly influence the health of those in their surrounding neighbourhoods. State and local policy determines the establishment of cannabis and alcohol outlets in Michigan, potentially leading to their inequitable distribution and contribution to health disparities. This ecological study examined associations among deprivation, racial makeup and…
Background Cannabis use is far more common among adults who smoke tobacco than adults who do not, and its use is increasing among people who smoke tobacco with children living in the home. Given the well-established evidence that caregiver smoking is the primary source of children's secondhand exposures to these products, the increasing trend in caregiver co-use is raising public health concerns about children's c…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background US rates of substance abuse and suicide mortality increased dramatically in recent years, but little is known about how rising rates of drug and alcohol use are associated with suicide. This study explores the role of substance use in suicide between 2015 and 2020 and identifies individual and geographical factors associated with these patterns. Methods Repeated cross-sectional data on 103 817 suicide d…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objective To examine the prevalence of workplace cannabis use, including by state-level cannabis laws, occupational risk and medical cannabis use. Methods Data are cross-sectional from wave 6 (2023) of the International Cannabis Policy Study (ICPS) and include 26 458 respondents aged 16-65 years from the USA. Separate regression models were run analysing workplace cannabis use across: (1) state-level cannabis laws…
Open article record in new tab ↗Abstract Introduction Disposable electronic cigarettes (DEC) appeared in Switzerland in 2020. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of DEC use among youth (14-25 year olds) living in French-speaking Switzerland and their characteristics. Methods Data were obtained from a web-based survey conducted in August 2022. Participants were divided into four DEC user groups according to and were compared on s…
Open article record in new tab ↗Abstract Introduction Amphetamine-type stimulants (ATSs) are becoming a growing concern in the West Bank. Despite the focus on marijuana, statistics show that ATS seizures and clandestine laboratories indicate increased use of this highly addictive chemical among Palestinians. Shifting from marijuana to ATS can have severe clinical and social consequences, yet insufficient studies have been conducted. Our study ai…
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