Psychological Distress is Associated With Blunt Use Among Youth in the United States: Insights From the 2021–2023 National Youth Tobacco Surveys

Using 2021-2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey data, this study underscores the critical need for targeted interventions in cannabis control, particularly among marginalized youth, and those with psychological distress. The findings highlight higher ever blunt use among youth identifying as bisexual, Hispanic, or non-Hispanic Black, and youth who reported psychological distress, emphasizing the necessity for targeted prevention, and support initiatives within these communities.