Profiles of cannabis use and expense-related factors among US young adults

IF 3.6 2区医学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Addictive behaviors Pub Date : 2025-07-08 DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2025.108428

Yuxian Cui , Darcey M. McCready , Katelyn F. Romm , Cassidy R. LoParco , Morgan Speer , Rishika Chakraborty , Jessica Williams , Patricia A. Cavazos-Rehg , Yan Wang , Y. Tony Yang , Carla J. Berg

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Abstract

Objectives

Given the changing cannabis policy and retail environment, this study examined profiles of young adults with differing cannabis cost-related behaviors and perceptions (e.g., products used, impact of cost) and their associations with use-related outcomes.

Methods

Using 2024 survey data among 1,359 US young adults reporting past-month cannabis use (M_age = 26.95, 61.4 % female, 20.7 % Hispanic, 17.9 % Black, 7.7 % Asian), latent class analysis (LCA) was conducted; indicators were perceived cost of cheapest product ($1–10; >$10), impact of cost on use (low; moderate; high), monthly cannabis expenditures ($0–25, $26–100, >$100), past-month use days (1–5; 6–20; ≥21), and product type (bud/herb; edibles; oils/vape; concentrates/other). Multivariable analysis assessed sociodemographics in relation to class (multinomial logistic regression), then class in relation to use-related outcomes (next-year use intentions, problematic use; linear regression).

Results

LCA identified 4 classes: 1) ‘Price-insensitive, low-spend, low-level bud/edible use’ (36.1 %); 2) ‘Semi-price-sensitive, high-spend, high-level bud/oil/concentrate use’ (31.9 %); 3) ‘Semi-price-sensitive, moderate-spend, mid-level oil/other product use’ (24.1 %); and 4) ‘Price-sensitive, high-spend, mid-level mixed product use’ (7.9 %). Compared to Class 1 (referent): Class 2 was older, more likely < bachelor’s (vs. ≥ bachelor’s) degree educated, cohabitating (vs. single/other), and parents, but less likely Asian (vs. White); Class 3 was more likely Black and < bachelor’s degree educated, but less likely with other (vs. full-time) employment; and Class 4 was more likely Black and food insecure. In multivariable regression, relative to Class 1, other classes had higher use intentions and more problematic use.

Conclusions

Regulatory and educational efforts must address young adults with higher risk indicators and potentially related disparities.

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美国年轻人大麻使用概况和费用相关因素

考虑到不断变化的大麻政策和零售环境，本研究调查了具有不同大麻成本相关行为和观念（例如，使用的产品，成本的影响）的年轻人的概况及其与使用相关结果的关联。方法采用2024项调查数据，对1359名报告过去一个月吸食大麻的美国年轻人（男性= 26.95，女性61.4%，西班牙裔20.7%，黑人17.9%，亚裔7.7%）进行潜在分类分析（LCA）；指标是最便宜产品的感知成本(1-10美元；>$10)，成本对使用的影响(低；温和的;高)，每月大麻支出（0-25美元，26-100美元，>； 100美元），过去一个月使用天数(1-5天；6 20;≥21)，产品类型(芽/草本；食物;油/ vape;集中/其他)。多变量分析评估了与阶级相关的社会人口统计学（多项逻辑回归），然后评估了与使用相关结果相关的阶级(明年使用意图，有问题的使用；线性回归)。结果slca鉴定出4类：1)“价格不敏感、低花费、低芽/食用用途”（36.1%）；2)“半价格敏感、高消费、高水平的花蕾/油/浓缩液使用”（31.9%）；3)“对价格半敏感、中等消费、中等水平的石油/其他产品使用”（24.1%）；4)“对价格敏感、高消费、中级混合产品的使用”（7.9%）。与第1类（参照）相比：第2类更老，更有可能<；本科（vs.≥本科）学历，同居（vs.单身/其他），有父母，但不太可能是亚裔（vs.白人）；第三班更有可能是黑人和<；本科学历，但不太可能有其他工作（与全职相比）；4级更有可能是黑人和食物不安全的人。在多变量回归中，相对于第1类，其他类有更高的使用意图和更多的问题使用。结论：监管和教育工作必须解决具有较高风险指标和潜在相关差异的年轻人。

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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.