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Newest firstBackground With the recent industrial cannabis legalization in Ghana, there is a need to ascertain the perspectives of illegal cannabis growers on the policy discourse to inform its implementation. Aim We explored the opinions of illicit cannabis growers in Hohoe Municipality regarding the legalization of cannabis in Ghana. Methodology An exploratory qualitative study, involving 14 illicit cannabis growers recruit…
Open article record in new tab ↗Globally, cannabis ranks third in psychoactive substance prevalence after nicotine and alcohol, with heavy use linked to psychosis, anxiety, and depression. However, real-time data on how legal reforms influence consumption remain scarce. This Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) study analyzed daily cannabis use patterns before and after Germany's recreational cannabis decriminalization in April 2024 in 49 indiv…
Background: The illegal status of recreational cannabis (RC) is often considered a barrier to its use. RC was partially legalized in Germany in 2024. This study investigated whether attitudes towards cannabis were different in patients surveyed after recreational cannabis legalization (RCL), compared with patients surveyed before RCL. Method: In 2022 (pre-RCL) and 2024/2025 (post-RCL), patients without psychosis a…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background This paper compares risk profiles for cannabis use among large samples of youth in the school years preceding (2017-18, T1) and four years following (2021-22, T2) cannabis legalization in Canada. Methods COMPASS Study data from students across 85 secondary schools that participated in both the T1 and T2 waves were used. A novel classification tree approach examined current cannabis use (past 30-day), mo…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and aims Cannabis use among U.S. older adults has risen rapidly over the past two decades. This study examined the changes in and correlates of cannabis-involved substance use treatment admissions among this demographic. Methods Using the 2000-2021 concatenated Treatment Episode Data Set-Admissions (TEDS-A) age 50+ (N=5,593,004), we fitted joinpoint regression models to examine changes in the percent of…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background On April 1st, 2024, Germany legalized recreational cannabis use under specific conditions. While policymakers extensively debated this change, the perspectives of healthcare providers who will address its consequences remain understudied. This study aims to characterize primary care physicians' experiences with cannabis-consuming patients and their expectations regarding the effects of legalization. Met…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and aims Public attitudes toward medicinal cannabis (MC) remain mixed, particularly in areas with legal access to recreational cannabis (RC). This study aimed to explore the relationship between proximity to cannabis dispensaries, dispensary density, and attitudes toward MC. Specifically, we hypothesized that individuals living closer to cannabis dispensaries or in areas with higher dispensary density w…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Despite increasing legalization of medical cannabis across the U.S., significant barriers to access and utilization remain, particularly in states with restrictive policies. This study aimed to explore the patterns of medical cannabis use, methods of acquisition, perceived efficacy, and barriers to use, with a focus on how these factors vary by state-level legal status. Methods A cross-sectional, nati…
Open article record in new tab ↗Cannabis use among young adults in the U.S. has nearly doubled in recent years, driven by diverse methods of consumption and evolving cannabis legalization. Multi-modal cannabis use among young adults is an emerging public health issue that remains underexplored. This study examines the prevalence, patterns, and predictors of multi-modal cannabis use, defined as the use of two or more administration methods of can…
Background Cannabis users have been stigmatized in the course of the long-standing prohibition. A recent law change in Germany made cannabis possession and cultivation legal for recreational use, potentially impacting stigmatization. This article aims to quantify the experience of perceived and self-stigma related to cannabis use before the law change and to explore associations with sociodemographic-, cannabis us…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Implemented in 2018, Proposition 64: The Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Prop 64; passed in 2016) legalized adult recreational cannabis use in California. This analysis of the Impact 64 study aimed to assess knowledge about Prop 64 and attitudes toward cannabis legalization by California residents. Methods A mixed qualitative and quantitative questionnaire about cannabis and Prop 64 was completed by 4,020 c…
BackgroundThe legal cannabis industry is using online point-of-sale marketing, but few tools exist for evaluating how this marketing influences consumer behavior. To address this gap, we developed the Platform for Online Evaluation of Marijuana Marketing and Sales (POEMMS), a realistic, customizable online cannabis store. This study tested the feasibility, usability, and ecological validity of POEMMS. MethodsU.S.…
This study aims to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on the global prevalence of cannabis use to inform drug prevention strategies, policy-making, and resource allocation. This study initially screened 177,843 studies published between January 1, 2000, and January 15, 2024, using peer-reviewed databases including Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane Library. Ultimately, 595 studies were…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background In U.S. states that legalized and commercialized recreational cannabis, cannabis sales in illegal markets are still sizable or even larger than those in legal markets. This study aimed to assess cannabis consumers' preferences for purchasing cannabis from legal and illegal markets and estimate the trade-offs under various policy scenarios. Methods 963 adults were recruited, who used cannabis in the past…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Canada has one of the highest prevalence of cannabis use globally, particularly among young adults aged 20-24 (50%) and youth aged 16-19 (37%). In 2018, Canada legalized recreational cannabis with the aim of protecting youth by restricting their access and raising public awareness of health risks. However, there has been limited qualitative research on the perceptions of harms associated with youth cann…
We have previously reviewed the types and numbers of cannabis-associated adverse events that have mental health presentations that are encountered in the Emergency Department. A particular challenge in examining these events is disentangling cannabis use adverse events from adverse events associated with use of multiple recreational substances. Since that review was published, cannabis legalization for recreationa…
Open article record in new tab ↗Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a medical condition characterized by recurrent nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain in individuals who frequently use cannabis. This case report highlights the successful treatment of CHS using dronabinol, a synthetic cannabinoid compound. A 21-year-old female presented with severe abdominal symptoms, including vomiting and pain, alongside a history of chronic cannabis use…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction There is considerable effort in legalizing recreational use of cannabis globally. The successful implementation of a program of regulated access to recreational cannabis (PRAC) depends on the consumers' engagement. The aim of this study was to examine the acceptability of twelve different regulatory aspects by cannabis users including those obtaining cannabis from the illicit market and vulnerable pop…
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