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Descriptive Analyses of Major and Minor Cannabinoid Use in a College Student Sample
Morgan L Ferretti1, Caroline M Sokol2, Cecilia L Bergeria3
1Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA.
Substance Use & Misuse
|June 7, 2025
Summary
College students frequently use multiple cannabinoids, with smoked flower, vapes, and edibles being common. Most users consume cannabinoids in the afternoon or later, highlighting varied usage patterns.
Area of Science:
- Cannabinoid Science
- Public Health
- Substance Use Research
Background:
- Growing availability of cannabinoids necessitates understanding usage patterns.
- Characterizing consumption of specific cannabinoids is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine cannabinoid use frequencies, methods, and formulations in college students.
- To analyze self-reported cannabinoid use within the past six months.
Main Methods:
- Survey data collected from 299 college-aged participants.
- Descriptive statistics used to summarize cannabinoid use characteristics.
Main Results:
- 81.61% of participants used multiple cannabinoids (average 3.59).
- Common methods included smoked flower, vapes, and edibles.
- Most users consumed cannabinoids in the afternoon or later.
Conclusions:
- Significant variation exists in cannabinoid use (frequency, method, time, type).
- The study underscores the need for precise operationalization of cannabis use in research.
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