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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Higher Education

Background:

  • The legalization of recreational cannabis has prompted research into its impact on young adults.
  • Understanding student perceptions of cannabis use is crucial for public health initiatives in academic settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore post-secondary students' views on cannabis use.
  • To investigate the effects of cannabis on student health, academics, and social life.
  • To examine how cannabis legalization has influenced these perceptions.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews.
  • 20 undergraduate students from a Canadian university participated.
  • Thematic analysis of interview transcripts was conducted.

Main Results:

  • Students reported using cannabis in a considered manner.
  • Participants actively balanced health, social, and academic considerations.
  • Awareness of risks associated with cannabis use was present, with some risk-management strategies employed.

Conclusions:

  • Findings provide insight into young adults' motivations for cannabis use.
  • This knowledge can inform the development of targeted harm reduction campaigns for university populations.
  • Effective strategies require understanding student perspectives on cannabis.