Modes of cannabis use, frequency of use, and cannabis use problems: A latent profile analysis of modes of cannabis use

IF 3.7 2区医学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Addictive behaviors Pub Date : 2025-02-11 DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2025.108285

Christina Dyar , Elise Green , Isaac C. Rhew

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Abstract

Background

While studies have linked different modes of cannabis use (CU) with CU problems and consequences, they have typically focused on unique effects of individual modes. Few studies have examined more complex patterns (e.g., using multiple modes). Studies that have typically combine modes and frequency of use, making it impossible to determine whether differences between patterns of use result from differing modes or differing frequencies of use.

Methods

We used data from 338 sexual minority women and gender diverse individuals (18–25 years old) who used cannabis (populations at high risk for CU disorder) to identify groups based on their modes of CU and examine associations between mode-based groups on CU frequency and consequences.

Results

Four groups were identified: smoking [reference], vaping concentrates, edible use, and multiple modes of use. Those who predominately used edibles tended to engage in less frequent CU and reported fewer problems compared to those who predominately smoked cannabis. Individuals who predominately vaped concentrates experienced more problems and more frequent CU at follow-up compared to those who predominately smoked cannabis, controlling for CU problems and frequency at baseline. Using multiple modes per day was not associated with frequency or problems.

Conclusions

Lower CU problems identified among those who predominately used edibles were attributed to their lower frequency CU. Findings also indicate that vaping concentrates may be associated with increasing cannabis frequency and consequences. As the study sample was comprised of sexual minority women and gender diverse young adults, future research should determine whether results generalize to other populations.

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Addictive behaviors 医学-药物滥用

CiteScore

8.40

自引率

4.50%

发文量

283

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： Addictive Behaviors is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing high quality human research on addictive behaviors and disorders since 1975. The journal accepts submissions of full-length papers and short communications on substance-related addictions such as the abuse of alcohol, drugs and nicotine, and behavioral addictions involving gambling and technology. We primarily publish behavioral and psychosocial research but our articles span the fields of psychology, sociology, psychiatry, epidemiology, social policy, medicine, pharmacology and neuroscience. While theoretical orientations are diverse, the emphasis of the journal is primarily empirical. That is, sound experimental design combined with valid, reliable assessment and evaluation procedures are a requisite for acceptance. However, innovative and empirically oriented case studies that might encourage new lines of inquiry are accepted as well. Studies that clearly contribute to current knowledge of etiology, prevention, social policy or treatment are given priority. Scholarly commentaries on topical issues, systematic reviews, and mini reviews are encouraged. We especially welcome multimedia papers that incorporate video or audio components to better display methodology or findings. Studies can also be submitted to Addictive Behaviors? companion title, the open access journal Addictive Behaviors Reports, which has a particular interest in ''non-traditional'', innovative and empirically-oriented research such as negative/null data papers, replication studies, case reports on novel treatments, and cross-cultural research.