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