Elizabeth J D'Amico1, Anthony Rodriguez2, Michael S Dunbar3, Caislin L Firth4, Joan S Tucker4, Rachana Seelam4, Eric R Pedersen5, Jordan P Davis6. 1. RAND Corporation, 1776 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90407. Electronic address: damico@rand.org. 2. RAND Corporation, 20 Park Plaza, 9th Floor, Suite 920, Boston, MA 02116. 3. RAND Corporation, 4570 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 4. RAND Corporation, 1776 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90407. 5. RAND Corporation, 1776 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90407; University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Los Angeles, CA 90033. 6. University of Southern California, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, Los Angeles CA, USC Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society, USC Center for Mindfulness Science, USC Institute for Addiction Science.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The ways in which young people learn about cannabis product availability and where they obtain cannabis products are important to understand for prevention and intervention efforts. METHODS: Young adults who reported past month cannabis use (N = 758) completed an online survey in 2018-2019 on how they obtained cannabis and the products they used in a newly legalized market in Los Angeles (mean age 21.6; 44% Hispanic, 27% white, 15% Asian). RESULTS: Overall, 59.1% obtained cannabis from recreational cannabis retailers (RCRs), 51.5% from family or friends, 39.1% from medical cannabis dispensaries (MCDs), and 5.5% from strangers or dealers in the past month. Compared to those getting cannabis from family or friends, those getting cannabis from MCDs or RCRs spent more money, used more cannabis products, were more likely to use alone, used greater quantities of bud/flower, and reported more consequences from use. Further, those obtaining cannabis from MCDs were more likely to screen positive for cannabis use disorder (CUD). For type of products, those obtaining cannabis from MCDs or RCRs were more likely to use joints, bongs, pipes, dabs, vape, and consume edibles relative to those obtaining from family or friends. Subgroup differences were found for both source patterns and cannabis-related outcomes. Males and those with a cannabis medical card reported spending more money on cannabis, using more types of products, and indicated more frequent use and greater CUD symptoms and consequences. Compared to Whites, Blacks spent more money on cannabis and used more products, and Hispanics reported using more products and greater quantities of cannabis bud/flower. CONCLUSIONS: Findings highlight the different ways that young adults obtain cannabis, and how young adults with a medical cannabis card may be at greater risk for problems compared to young adults who use cannabis recreationally.
BACKGROUND: The ways in which young people learn about cannabis product availability and where they obtain cannabis products are important to understand for prevention and intervention efforts. METHODS: Young adults who reported past month cannabis use (N = 758) completed an online survey in 2018-2019 on how they obtained cannabis and the products they used in a newly legalized market in Los Angeles (mean age 21.6; 44% Hispanic, 27% white, 15% Asian). RESULTS: Overall, 59.1% obtained cannabis from recreational cannabis retailers (RCRs), 51.5% from family or friends, 39.1% from medical cannabis dispensaries (MCDs), and 5.5% from strangers or dealers in the past month. Compared to those getting cannabis from family or friends, those getting cannabis from MCDs or RCRs spent more money, used more cannabis products, were more likely to use alone, used greater quantities of bud/flower, and reported more consequences from use. Further, those obtaining cannabis from MCDs were more likely to screen positive for cannabis use disorder (CUD). For type of products, those obtaining cannabis from MCDs or RCRs were more likely to use joints, bongs, pipes, dabs, vape, and consume edibles relative to those obtaining from family or friends. Subgroup differences were found for both source patterns and cannabis-related outcomes. Males and those with a cannabis medical card reported spending more money on cannabis, using more types of products, and indicated more frequent use and greater CUD symptoms and consequences. Compared to Whites, Blacks spent more money on cannabis and used more products, and Hispanics reported using more products and greater quantities of cannabis bud/flower. CONCLUSIONS: Findings highlight the different ways that young adults obtain cannabis, and how young adults with a medical cannabis card may be at greater risk for problems compared to young adults who use cannabis recreationally.
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