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Understanding Daily Cannabis Use among Young Adults in Post-Legalization Québec: Motivations, Consumption Practices,
Isidora Janezic1, Marie-Eve Levasseur2
1Institut National de Santé Publique du Québec (INSPQ), Unité Santé au Travail, Québec, Québec, Canada.
Substance Use & Misuse
|June 27, 2026
Summary
Daily cannabis use in young adults is complex, driven by various motivations and managed with self-regulation strategies. Understanding these behaviors is crucial post-legalization.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Cannabis Research
- Sociology
Background:
- Daily cannabis use among young adults in Canada post-legalization requires further understanding.
- This study focuses on motivations, consumption patterns, and self-regulation in Québec.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the multifaceted nature of daily cannabis use among young adults.
- To identify motivations, consumption practices, and self-regulation strategies.
- To inform public health approaches in a legalized cannabis environment.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews with 46 daily cannabis users (aged 18-34).
- Sociodemographic questionnaire completion.
- Thematic analysis guided by the COM-B model (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation-Behavior).
Main Results:
- Diverse motivations reported: mental/physical health management, relaxation, spirituality, experience enhancement.
- Users employed self-regulation strategies to align use with obligations (e.g., evening use, dosage modulation).
- Acknowledged risks include dependency and physical health effects, despite generally positive perceptions.
Conclusions:
- Daily cannabis use is shaped by internal motivations and external responsibilities.
- Young adults actively manage consumption to integrate cannabis into their lives.
- Public health strategies must acknowledge diverse user management approaches in the legal context.
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