Density of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Current Marijuana Use among Young Adult Marijuana Users in Los Angeles

Lankenau, Stephen E.; Tabb, Loni Philip; Kioumarsi, Avat; Ataiants, Janna; Iverson, Ellen; Wong, Carolyn F.

doi:10.1080/10826084.2019.1618332

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“…city) and state levels is related to higher prior-year cannabis use, although the details of these findings vary between studies [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Other studies have found that medical cannabis laws do not appear to be related to increased adolescent or young adult cannabis use [7][8][9][10][11] or overall cannabis hospitalizations [12], although they are associated with higher rates of treatment among males [13]. One potential explanation for the heterogeneity in these findings is that the impact of cannabis availability is not evenly distributed throughout states and cities, among age groups or on different types of cannabis use (e.g.…”

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Availability of medical cannabis dispensaries and cannabis abuse/dependence‐related hospitalizations in California

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Aims To estimate associations between both current-and prior-year medical cannabis dispensary densities and hospitalizations for cannabis use disorder in California, USA between 2013 and 2016. Design Spatial analysis of ZIP code-level hospitalization discharge data using Bayesian Poisson hierarchical space-time models over 4 years. Setting and cases California, USA from 2013 to 2016 (6832 space-time ZIP code units). Measurements We assessed associations of annual hospitalizations for cannabis use disorder [assignment of a primary or secondary code for cannabis abuse and/or dependence using ICD-9-CM or ICD-10-CM (outcome)] with the total number of medical cannabis dispensaries per square mile in a ZIP code as well as dispensary temporal and spatial lags (primary exposures). Other exposure covariates included alcohol outlet densities, manual labor and retail sales densities and ZIP code-level economic and demographic conditions.Findings One additional dispensary per square mile was associated with a median risk ratio of 1.021 (95% credible interval 1.001, 1.041). Prior-year dispensary density did not appear to be associated with hospitalizations (median risk ratio = 1.006, 95% CrI = 0.986, 1.026). Higher median household income, higher unemployment, greater off-premises alcohol outlet density and lower on-premises alcohol outlet density and poverty were all associated with decreased ZIP code-level risk of cannabis abuse/dependence hospitalizations. Conclusions In California, USA, the increasing density of medical cannabis dispensaries appears to be positively associated with same-year but not next-year hospitalizations for cannabis use disorder.

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Availability of medical cannabis dispensaries and cannabis abuse/dependence‐related hospitalizations in California

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“…Currently, only a small number of publications exist on the topics related to MM dispensaries, and nearly all of these existing studies have focused on patients with specific indications [9,10], comparisons of younger and older MM patients [11,12], perceptions and training related to dispensary staff [13,14], or associations between the MM dispensary and different aspects of the local community [15,16]. Our current study adds to this existing literature by reporting on multiple characteristics within a broad spectrum of MM patients, and to the best of our knowledge is potentially the first study to examine the similarities and differences between male and female MM patients.…”

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Comparison of Male and Female Patients in Louisiana Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Allen

Boudreaux²,

Keller

2020

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Relatively little is known in terms of patient demographics, indications, previous cannabis use, or the forms and dosages of medical marijuana (MM) dispensed for patients at MM dispensaries. Even less is known in terms of how male and female patients may differ in each of these aspects. The goal of the current study was to examine each of these variables using a retrospective analysis of deidentified patient data from MM dispensaries in Louisiana. Deidentified data were analyzed from web-based pharmacist–patient consultations at MM dispensaries throughout Louisiana. Data were collected during the first 6 months following the initiation of the MM dispensing program in Louisiana. A total of 1195 MM patients (598 male/597 female) were included in the analyses. The average age of the sample was 51.9 years (±14.8) and it was composed primarily of white patients (86.7%). Males and females were nearly identical in terms of average age, race, previous cannabis use, indication profile, and MM recommendations. Differences between males and females were observed in terms of opioid use, history of psychosis, presence of more than one indication, and the duration of previous cannabis use. Our data indicate that, in MM dispensaries of the Deep South state, there are numerous similarities—and some potentially important differences—between male and female MM patients. The importance of these differences, and the importance of continued data collection/analysis, for improving MM dispensing are discussed.

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“…In addition, 20–25% of tobacco smokers were also reported to have acute bronchitis, although the symptoms of tobacco smokers were quite similar to those of marijuana smokers regardless of the graded disproportion in the quantity of each constituent smoked per day, which means that 3 marijuana joints had the same effect as 20 tobacco cigarettes. However, no additional consequences of marijuana and tobacco were observed ( Lankenau et al, 2019 ). A similar type of survey conducted in the residential area of Tucson over a randomly arranged group of individuals in the range of 15–40 years of age reported additive effects of both marijuana and tobacco, which was not noted in the survey conducted in Los Angles ( Chase et al, 2016 ).…”

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Wonder or evil?: Multifaceted health hazards and health benefits of Cannabis sativa and its phytochemicals

Datta

Ramamurthy

Anand

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Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

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Cannabis sativa , widely known as ‘Marijuana’ poses a dilemma for being a blend of both good and bad medicinal effects. The historical use of Cannabis for both medicinal and recreational purposes suggests it to be a friendly plant. However, whether the misuse of Cannabis and the cannabinoids derived from it can hamper normal body physiology is a focus of ongoing research. On the one hand, there is enough evidence to suggest that misuse of marijuana can cause deleterious effects on various organs like the lungs, immune system, cardiovascular system, etc. and also influence fertility and cause teratogenic effects. However, on the other hand, marijuana has been found to offer a magical cure for anorexia, chronic pain, muscle spasticity, nausea, and disturbed sleep. Indeed, most recently, the United Nations has given its verdict in favour of Cannabis declaring it as a non-dangerous narcotic. This review provides insights into the various health effects of Cannabis and its specialized metabolites and indicates how wise steps can be taken to promote good use and prevent misuse of the metabolites derived from this plant.

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Density of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Current Marijuana Use among Young Adult Marijuana Users in Los Angeles

Cited by 13 publications

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Availability of medical cannabis dispensaries and cannabis abuse/dependence‐related hospitalizations in California

Availability of medical cannabis dispensaries and cannabis abuse/dependence‐related hospitalizations in California

Comparison of Male and Female Patients in Louisiana Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Wonder or evil?: Multifaceted health hazards and health benefits of Cannabis sativa and its phytochemicals

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