Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention and Policy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Sept. 6, 2023
Abstract
Background
In
the
US
and
Israel,
non-medical
(‘recreational’)
cannabis
use
is
illegal
at
national
level;
however,
rates
are
high
decriminalization
legalization
spreading.
Thus,
theory-based
intervention
efforts,
especially
for
youth
prevention,
crucial.
Methods
This
mixed-methods
study
of
adults
in
(
n
=
1,128)
Israel
1,094)
analyzed:
1)
cross-sectional
survey
data
(Fall
2021)
to
identify
correlates
(risk
perceptions,
social
norms)
past-month
use,
next-year
intentions,
intentions
home
or
among
children
if
was
legal,
using
multivariable
regression;
2)
qualitative
interviews
regarding
perceptions
policies
(US
40,
44).
Results
16.7%
reported
use;
70.5%,
56.3%,
82.6%
indicated
“not
all
likely”
legal.
Lower
perceived
risk
greater
norms
were
associated
with
children.
Past-month
more
prevalent
(vs.
Israeli)
participants
(22.0%
vs.
11.2%);
regression
controlling
being
from
(next-year;
home/among
children).
Qualitative
themes
indicated:
concerns
about
(e.g.,
increasing
health
risks,
driving-related
risks)
impact
on
society/economy,
marketing),
benefits
medical)
access/safety,
economic,
individual
rights).
Conclusions
Despite
differences
across
countries,
relevant
targets
regardless
sociopolitical
context.
Tobacco Prevention & Cessation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(October), P. 1 - 8
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
1.
Gao
M,
Li
Y,
Wang
F,
et
al.
The
effect
of
smoke-free
legislation
on
the
mortality
rate
acute
myocardial
infarction:
a
meta-analysis.
BMC
Public
Health.
2019;19(1):1269.
doi:10.1186/s12889-019-7408-7
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Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention and Policy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Sept. 6, 2023
Abstract
Background
In
the
US
and
Israel,
non-medical
(‘recreational’)
cannabis
use
is
illegal
at
national
level;
however,
rates
are
high
decriminalization
legalization
spreading.
Thus,
theory-based
intervention
efforts,
especially
for
youth
prevention,
crucial.
Methods
This
mixed-methods
study
of
adults
in
(
n
=
1,128)
Israel
1,094)
analyzed:
1)
cross-sectional
survey
data
(Fall
2021)
to
identify
correlates
(risk
perceptions,
social
norms)
past-month
use,
next-year
intentions,
intentions
home
or
among
children
if
was
legal,
using
multivariable
regression;
2)
qualitative
interviews
regarding
perceptions
policies
(US
40,
44).
Results
16.7%
reported
use;
70.5%,
56.3%,
82.6%
indicated
“not
all
likely”
legal.
Lower
perceived
risk
greater
norms
were
associated
with
children.
Past-month
more
prevalent
(vs.
Israeli)
participants
(22.0%
vs.
11.2%);
regression
controlling
being
from
(next-year;
home/among
children).
Qualitative
themes
indicated:
concerns
about
(e.g.,
increasing
health
risks,
driving-related
risks)
impact
on
society/economy,
marketing),
benefits
medical)
access/safety,
economic,
individual
rights).
Conclusions
Despite
differences
across
countries,
relevant
targets
regardless
sociopolitical
context.
