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Cannabis Recreational Legalization and Prevalence of Simultaneous Cannabis and Alcohol Use in the United States.

Priscila Dib GonçalvesNatalie S LevyLuis E SeguraEmilie BruzeliusAnne E BousteadDeborah S HasinPia M MauroSilvia S Martins
Published in: Journal of general internal medicine (2022)
Implementation of recreational cannabis policies resulted in increased simultaneous use of cannabis and alcohol, supporting the complementarity hypothesis, but only among adults aged 21+. Efforts to minimize harms related to simultaneous cannabis/alcohol use are critical, especially in states with RCLs. Future studies should investigate cultural norms, perceived harm, and motives related to simultaneous use.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • primary care
  • healthcare
  • quality improvement
  • risk factors
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • alcohol consumption