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ArticleJournal of cannabis research2021

Density of medical and recreational cannabis outlets: racial/ethnic differences in the associations with young adult intentions to use cannabis, e-cigarettes, and cannabis mixed with tobacco/nicotine.

Regina A Shih, Joan S Tucker, Eric R Pedersen, Rachana Seelam, Michael S Dunbar, Aaron Kofner, Caislin Firth, Elizabeth J D'Amico

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Article in Journal of cannabis research, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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8 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Regina A ShihRAND Corporation, 1776 Main St., Santa Monica, CA, 90407, USA. rshih@rand.org.
Joan S TuckerRAND Corporation, 1776 Main St., Santa Monica, CA, 90407, USA.
Eric R PedersenRAND Corporation, 1776 Main St., Santa Monica, CA, 90407, USA.
Rachana SeelamRAND Corporation, 1776 Main St., Santa Monica, CA, 90407, USA.
Michael S DunbarRAND Corporation, 1776 Main St., Santa Monica, CA, 90407, USA.
Aaron KofnerRAND Corporation, 1776 Main St., Santa Monica, CA, 90407, USA.
Caislin FirthRAND Corporation, 1776 Main St., Santa Monica, CA, 90407, USA.
Elizabeth J D'AmicoRAND Corporation, 1776 Main St., Santa Monica, CA, 90407, USA.
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Funding

Brief Voluntary Alcohol and Drug Intervention for Middle School YouthR01AA016577 · NIAAA · RAND CORPORATION · PI D'AMICO, ELIZABETH J. · 2007 to 2011
$4.5M
Psychometric Evaluation of AHIMSA ScaleR01AA025848 · NIAAA · RAND CORPORATION · PI D'AMICO, ELIZABETH J. · 2017 to 2021
$3.7M
Adolescent AOD Use Trajectories: The Role of Race and EthnicityR01AA020883 · NIAAA · RAND CORPORATION · PI D'AMICO, ELIZABETH J. · 2012 to 2016
$3.5M
Associations of Exposure to Marijuana Outlets and Advertising with Marijuana Use Outcomes Among Young AdultsR21DA047501 · NIDA · RAND CORPORATION · PI D'AMICO, ELIZABETH J. · 2019 to 2020
$539k
NIAAA NIH HHS R01 AA016577NIAAA NIH HHS R01AA016577NIAAA NIH HHS R01 AA020883NIAAA NIH HHS R01 AA025848NIAAA NIH HHS R01AA025848NIDA NIH HHS R21 DA047501
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Abstract

backgroundDifferences in access to medical versus recreational cannabis outlets and their associations with intentions to use cannabis have not yet been examined among young adults. This study compares the associations between densities of medical versus recreational cannabis outlets and young adults' intentions to use cannabis, electronic cigarettes, and cannabis mixed with tobacco/nicotine products. Racial/ethnic differences in these associations were examined.

methodsYoung adults ages 18-23 (mean age = 20.9) in Los Angeles County were surveyed online in 2018 after the legalization of recreational cannabis (n = 604). Multiple linear regressions were estimated for the entire sample and stratified by race/ethnicity. Outcomes were intentions to use cannabis, electronic cigarettes, and cannabis mixed with tobacco/nicotine in the next 6 months. Density was measured as the number of medical cannabis dispensaries (MCDs), recreational cannabis retailers (RCRs), and outlets of any type within 5 miles of respondents' homes.

resultsLiving near more outlets of any type was not significantly associated with intentions to use in the full sample, adjusting for individual- and neighborhood-level characteristics. However, race/ethnicity-stratified models indicated that living near more outlets of any type and more RCRs were significantly associated with stronger co-use intentions among white young adults. Higher MCD density was marginally associated with stronger co-use intentions among Asian young adults. However, higher MCD density was significantly associated with lower intentions to use e-cigarettes among Hispanic young adults.

conclusionsThe results suggest racial/ethnic differences in the impact of living near cannabis outlets on intentions to use. Prevention efforts targeting young adults who live near more cannabis outlets may be especially beneficial for white and Asian young adults.

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Cannabis dispensaryCannabis retailersCannabis/tobacco co-useDensityE-cigarettesMarijuanaMedical cannabisRecreational cannabisYoung adults

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PMID34243820
PMCPMC8272320
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