Legalizing Youth-Friendly Cannabis Edibles and Extracts and Adolescent Cannabis Use

In this serial cross-sectional study of adolescents in grades 7 to 11, legalization of cannabis edibles and extracts was associated with an increase not only in edible cannabis use and cannabis smoking, but also in the overall prevalence of cannabis use and co-use of alcohol and cannabis, highlighting the need for stricter policy measures to curb adolescents' access to cannabis edibles and extracts and greater awareness among adolescents about harms of cannabis use.

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JAMA Network Open
Published
2025-04-18
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.5819
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5
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Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
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Legalizing Youth-Friendly Cannabis Edibles and Extracts and Adolescent Cannabis Use

Shweta Mital, Hai V. Nguyen
5 citations
JAMA Network Open
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
6.97
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Legalizing Youth-Friendly Cannabis Edibles and Extracts and Adolescent Cannabis Use

Shweta Mital, Hai V. Nguyen
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Abstract

In this serial cross-sectional study of adolescents in grades 7 to 11, legalization of cannabis edibles and extracts was associated with an increase not only in edible cannabis use and cannabis smoking, but also in the overall prevalence of cannabis use and co-use of alcohol and cannabis, highlighting the need for stricter policy measures to curb adolescents' access to cannabis edibles and extracts and greater awareness among adolescents about harms of cannabis use.

JAMA Network OpenVol. 8(4)
Memorial University of Newfoundland (CA), University of Manitoba (CA)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 3%
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
6.97
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