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Area of Science:

  • Military Health
  • Substance Use Research
  • Cannabis Use Epidemiology

Background:

  • Military separation is linked to increased alcohol use risk.
  • Limited data exists on cannabis use among service members post-separation.
  • This study investigates cannabis perceptions and use in U.S. Army Reserve/National Guard (USAR/NG) soldiers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine cannabis-related perceptions and use patterns.
  • To compare cannabis use between current and former USAR/NG soldiers.
  • To identify factors associated with cannabis use in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Operation: SAFETY study.
  • Included 401 current and former USAR/NG soldiers.
  • Employed logistic regression to analyze past-year cannabis use, military status, attitudes, access, and perceived risk, controlling for covariates.

Main Results:

  • Past-year cannabis use was 7.4% for current and 20.3% for former soldiers.
  • Favorable attitudes and perceived ease of access correlated with increased cannabis use.
  • Former military members had significantly higher odds of past-year cannabis use (AOR = 5.28).

Conclusions:

  • Military separation is a potential risk factor for increased cannabis use.
  • Further research should explore socioenvironmental factors influencing former service members' cannabis use.
  • Post-deployment support and state legalization laws may impact cannabis use patterns.