Differentiating Cannabis Use: Associations Between Product Type and Mental Health Outcomes

Changes in U.S. cannabis policies now largely allow the legal purchase of a variety of cannabis products. Although previous research has linked cannabis use to a variety of mental health issues, most studies were conducted prior to cannabis legalization. Thus, little is known about how different cannabis products impact mental health conditions. This study uses data from the U.S. based 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health to examine the associations between eight forms of cannabis use (and a cannabis modality variety scale) and various mental health conditions. Results indicate that not all forms of cannabis use are associated with mental health in the same way, suggesting a need for greater education surrounding the use of various cannabis products.