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ERIC Number: EJ1216960
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Apr
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-0090-1482
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Health Related Behaviors, Health Outcomes and Health Access Issues among Cannabis Users in the Midwestern USA
Kruger, Daniel J.; Kruger, Jessica S.; Wagner-Greene, Victoria R.; Wotring, Amy N.; Castor, Thomas S.; Glassman, Tavis J.; Blavos, Alexis
Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, v63 n1 p8-25 Apr 2019
This study identifies new areas for risk-reduction strategies and research with regular cannabis users. Participants at a cannabis advocacy event in the Midwestern USA completed a survey including items from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Most participants (70%) reported using cannabis to treat a medical condition, though a smaller portion (28%) had a medical marijuana card. Participants reported several health risks associated with cannabis use, including driving a vehicle while high on cannabis, using cannabis laced with some other drug and having more intense experiences than they intended. Nearly one-quarter of participants indicated they did not have any health care coverage and; consequently, not being able to see a doctor when they needed to because of the cost. The findings indicate a variety of health issues in cannabis users that warrant attention from health educators and researchers. Additional research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of health-promoting interventions in this population.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada; United States
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
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