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  • Mobile Technology
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  • Mobile technology is a primary source for drug information, including cannabis.
  • The content of cannabis-related mobile applications remains largely unexamined.
  • Understanding these apps is crucial for analyzing how technology influences cannabis use behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the content of 59 cannabis-related mobile applications.
  • To analyze apps available on Apple and Android platforms as of November 2014.

Main Methods:

  • Searched Apple App Store and Google Play for "cannabis" and "marijuana."
  • Coded the top 20 apps from each search term and platform using a predefined guide.
  • Examined 59 unique apps for 20 specific content categories.

Main Results:

  • The most common app content included cannabis strain classification (33.9%), general cannabis facts (20.3%), and games (20.3%).
  • Most apps were free and highly rated, with few addressing cannabis abuse, addiction, or treatment.
  • Platform differences were observed in app popularity and content focus.

Conclusions:

  • Cannabis mobile apps are predominantly informational or recreational, reflecting societal shifts in cannabis acceptance.
  • There is a significant underrepresentation of apps focused on cannabis addiction or cessation.
  • App content and availability may be influenced by user demographics, developer decisions, and platform regulations.