Study Finds Higher Rates of Cannabis Vaping in States with Medical-Only Marijuana Legalization
This article reports on a recent study by Washington State University that found higher rates of cannabis vaping in US high school seniors in states where it is legal only for medical use. The study showed that 27% of twelfth graders in medical marijuana states reported vaping cannabis, compared to 19% in states where cannabis use is prohibited or allowed for adult use.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Higher Usage Rates in Medical Marijuana States
Vaping Cannabis is More Potent and Easier to Conceal
Easy Access to Cannabis Vaping Cartridges in Medical Marijuana States
Dangers of Vaping Cannabis
Talk to Adolescents About the Risks of Cannabis Use
Conclusion
Introduction
A recent study conducted by researchers at Washington State University found that a higher percentage of US high school seniors reported vaping cannabis in states where it is legal only for medical use. The survey analyzed responses from 3,770 high school seniors to the 2020 Monitoring the Future project.
Higher Usage Rates in Medical Marijuana States
According to the study, about 27% of twelfth graders in medical marijuana states reported vaping cannabis, compared to 19% in states where cannabis use is prohibited or allowed for adult use. Christian Maynard, a doctoral student at Washington State University and the study’s lead researcher, suggested that this trend could be due to youth in medical-only states perceiving cannabis use as less risky.
Vaping Cannabis is More Potent and Easier to Conceal
Maynard also pointed out that vaping cannabis makes it more highly concentrated and therefore more potent, with cannabis flower being only around 20% potency while vaping cannabis can be up to 90% potency. The study also showed that vaping cannabis could be more popular among youth because it is easier to conceal, making it more likely to be abused.
Easy Access to Cannabis Vaping Cartridges in Medical Marijuana States
The survey found that 62% of high school seniors in medical marijuana states reported having very easy access to cannabis vaping cartridges, while only 52% of high school seniors in states where cannabis use is either prohibited or recreationally legal reported having easy access to cartridges. Furthermore, only 31% of high school seniors in medical-only states saw regular cannabis use as a great risk.
Dangers of Vaping Cannabis
The study also found that vaping cannabis among teens has been increasing, even after the crisis of related lung injuries in 2019 and 2020 that led to over 2,000 hospitalizations, including 68 deaths. Many of these cases were linked to Vitamin E cartridges sold outside of stores. The research emphasized the need for parents and educators to inform youth of the dangers of vaping cannabis, especially in medical marijuana states where teens view it as less risky.
Talk to Adolescents About the Risks of Cannabis Use
Maynard stressed the importance of talking to adolescents about the risks associated with cannabis use, particularly when their brains are developing. He also warned against buying cannabis cartridges off the streets, as these products are unregulated and may contain harmful ingredients.
Conclusion
The study's findings highlight the need for parents, educators, and lawmakers to continue to educate youth about the risks associated with cannabis use. More research is needed to understand the reasons behind the high rates of teen vaping in medical marijuana states. It is essential to regulate and monitor the production and sale of cannabis products, as well as to ensure that youth have limited access to them.
Page last updated: February 22, 2023
Source
Christian P Maynard, Jennifer Schwartz,
Cannabis vaping among high school seniors in adult-use, medical, and prohibited legal contexts,
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772724623000069)
Christian P Maynard, Jennifer Schwartz,
Cannabis vaping among high school seniors in adult-use, medical, and prohibited legal contexts,
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772724623000069)
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