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Characterizing cannabis use among adolescents seeking treatment for their substance use
Prianka Kumar1, Emma Straton2, Sivabalaji Kaliamurthy3
1School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.
Introduction:
The evolving landscape of laws and policies related to cannabis can inform patterns and trends in adolescent cannabis use. Today, a wide variety of cannabis products and alternatives are available in the legal and illicit markets. Harms associated with their use may vary depending on the amount and type of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) they contain. Few studies have examined the awareness of and use of these different cannabis products among adolescents.
Methods:
Our study examined patterns of cannabis use in adolescent patients of an urban pediatric addiction clinic.
Results:
Most adolescents seen at the clinic use multiple cannabis products, and many adolescents use cannabinoid derivatives such as delta-8 and delta-10 THC.
Discussion:
These results highlight the need for providers to explore in depth the various cannabis products used by adolescents, educate adolescents on the products, especially due to unknown risks associated with cannabinoid derivatives, and advocate for further regulation of alternative cannabis products.
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