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The association between cannabis vaping and other substance use
Ruoyan Sun1, David Mendez2, Kenneth E Warner2
1Department of Health Policy and Organization, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, United States.
Addictive Behaviors Reports
|December 7, 2023
Summary
Cannabis vaping is linked to increased use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. This association is particularly strong among younger individuals, highlighting potential public health concerns.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Substance Use Research
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Cannabis vaping has surged in popularity, especially among young people.
- Understanding the relationship between cannabis vaping and other substance use is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate differences in other substance use between cannabis vapers and non-vaping cannabis users.
- To assess the association between cannabis vaping and various forms of substance use in adolescents and adults.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study wave 5.
- Included 1,689 adolescents and 10,620 adults who used cannabis in the past 12 months.
- Employed multivariable logistic regressions to analyze associations.
Main Results:
- Cannabis vapers showed higher risks for using alcohol, cigarettes, cigars, other tobacco products, electronic nicotine products, other illicit drugs, and misusing prescription drugs.
- Younger cannabis vapers were more likely to use multiple substances compared to older vapers.
- Cannabis vaping was associated with all seven measured substance use categories in young adults.
Conclusions:
- Cannabis vapers exhibit a greater likelihood of engaging in other substance use compared to non-vaping cannabis users.
- Further research is warranted to explore the underlying reasons and implications of this association.
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