Patterns of cannabidiol use among marijuana users in the United States

Background: As more and more states are legalizing marijuana use for medical purposes, cannabidiol (CBD) products have gained significant popularity as self-medications for treating conditions. Despite the increasing use, there is insufficient data about how CBD use varies across different populatio...

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Main Author: Ji-Yeun Park
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-02-01
Series:Preventive Medicine Reports
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description Background: As more and more states are legalizing marijuana use for medical purposes, cannabidiol (CBD) products have gained significant popularity as self-medications for treating conditions. Despite the increasing use, there is insufficient data about how CBD use varies across different populations, particularly in relation to marijuana use status. Understanding these patterns is crucial to inform public health recommendations that address appropriate CBD use. Methods: Data came from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). NSDUH is a cross-sectional national survey that provides in-depth data about drug use and mental health in the representative sample of the United States. Descriptive analyses were used to assess the prevalence of CBD use overall and by marijuana use status. Additionally, adjusted logistic regression analyses were performed to examine demographic characteristics associated with CBD use. Results: Overall, 10.5 % of the United States population reported using CBD in the past 30 days (current use). Prevalence of current CBD use was significantly higher among marijuana users (current users: 40.7 %, past-year users: 32.2 %, ever users: 19.1 %) than among non-marijuana users (non-current users: 5.09 %, non-past year users: 4.38 %, never users: 5.09 %). Females, adults, Whites, and individuals with fair/poor health status were more likely to use CBD than their respective counterparts. Conclusion: CBD use was commonly reported among people who use marijuana. Public health initiatives targeting individuals who use marijuana are crucial for educating them about the potential benefits and risks of CBD use, as well as the safety of using CBD in conjunction with marijuana.
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spelling doaj-art-1f065d9e33db4f6f9b3a9d3fda3fe9972025-02-08T05:00:20ZengElsevierPreventive Medicine Reports2211-33552025-02-0150102985Patterns of cannabidiol use among marijuana users in the United StatesJi-Yeun Park0Department of Kinesiology and Public Health, Biola University, La Mirada, CA, USABackground: As more and more states are legalizing marijuana use for medical purposes, cannabidiol (CBD) products have gained significant popularity as self-medications for treating conditions. Despite the increasing use, there is insufficient data about how CBD use varies across different populations, particularly in relation to marijuana use status. Understanding these patterns is crucial to inform public health recommendations that address appropriate CBD use. Methods: Data came from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). NSDUH is a cross-sectional national survey that provides in-depth data about drug use and mental health in the representative sample of the United States. Descriptive analyses were used to assess the prevalence of CBD use overall and by marijuana use status. Additionally, adjusted logistic regression analyses were performed to examine demographic characteristics associated with CBD use. Results: Overall, 10.5 % of the United States population reported using CBD in the past 30 days (current use). Prevalence of current CBD use was significantly higher among marijuana users (current users: 40.7 %, past-year users: 32.2 %, ever users: 19.1 %) than among non-marijuana users (non-current users: 5.09 %, non-past year users: 4.38 %, never users: 5.09 %). Females, adults, Whites, and individuals with fair/poor health status were more likely to use CBD than their respective counterparts. Conclusion: CBD use was commonly reported among people who use marijuana. Public health initiatives targeting individuals who use marijuana are crucial for educating them about the potential benefits and risks of CBD use, as well as the safety of using CBD in conjunction with marijuana.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335525000245MarijuanaCannabidiolCBDDrugsCannabis
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Patterns of cannabidiol use among marijuana users in the United States
Preventive Medicine Reports
Marijuana
Cannabidiol
CBD
Drugs
Cannabis
title Patterns of cannabidiol use among marijuana users in the United States
title_full Patterns of cannabidiol use among marijuana users in the United States
title_fullStr Patterns of cannabidiol use among marijuana users in the United States
title_full_unstemmed Patterns of cannabidiol use among marijuana users in the United States
title_short Patterns of cannabidiol use among marijuana users in the United States
title_sort patterns of cannabidiol use among marijuana users in the united states
topic Marijuana
Cannabidiol
CBD
Drugs
Cannabis
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335525000245
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