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 MartinsPublished 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.