Table 2 Patterns of cannabis use in 1230 young adult online respondents
Lifetime recreational cannabis use (n = 1230) | % (n) |
|---|---|
Yes | 56.0 (689) |
No | 8.5 (105) |
Prefer not to answer | 35.5 (436) |
First time used cannabis recreationally in lifetime recreational users (n = 674) | |
Within the past month | 7.4 (50) |
More than a month ago but within the past 6 months | 6.7 (45) |
More than 6 months ago but less than a year ago | 8.6 (58) |
More than a year ago | 77.3 (521) |
Last time used cannabis recreationally in lifetime recreational users (n = 640) | |
Within the past month | 59.1 (378) |
More than a month ago but within the past 6 months | 18.3 (117) |
More than 6 months ago but less than a year ago | 7.9 (51) |
More than a year ago | 14.7 (94) |
Frequency of recreational cannabis use in past-year recreational users (n = 520) | |
Less than once per week/month | 45.2 (235) |
1–2 times per week or more | 54.8 (285) |
Lifetime medicinal cannabis use (n = 1169) | |
Yes, as per healthcare provider/pharmacist advice | 2.1 (25) |
Yes, without any physician’s advice | 14.4 (168) |
No, never tried cannabis for medicinal purposes | 83.5 (976) |
First time used cannabis for medicinal purposes among lifetime users (n = 182) | |
Within the past month | 18.7 (34) |
More than a month ago but within the past 6 months | 15.9 (29) |
More than 6 months ago but less than a year ago | 10.9 (20) |
More than a year ago | 54.5 (99) |
Last time used cannabis for medicinal purposes among lifetime users (n = 173) | |
Within the past month | 49.7 (86) |
More than a month ago but within the past 6 months | 17.9 (31) |
More than 6 months ago but less than a year ago | 9.2 (16) |
More than a year ago | 23.2 (40) |
Frequency of medicinal cannabis use among past-year medicinal users (n = 133) | |
Less than once per week/month | 48.1 (64) |
1–2 times per week or more | 51.9 (69) |
Main one reason reported reason for trying cannabis (n = 674) | |
To experiment (to see what it’s like) | 67.22 (453) |
To relax or relieve tension | 10.53 (71) |
To get high | 8.75 (59) |
Because it is safer than any other illegal drug | 3.12 (21) |
To help with my negative feelings/emotions | 2.82 (19) |
Because of anger or frustration | 2.52 (17) |
To get some sleep | 1.93 (13) |
To avoid dealing with my problems or troubles | 1.48 (10) |
To relieve physical pain | 1.04 (7) |
Because I was not getting the effect, I needed from another drug | 0.29 (2) |
To get through the day | 0.15 (1) |
As a substitute for heroin | 0.15 (1) |
Company first time tried cannabis: (multiple options allowed) (n = 693) | |
Alone | 6.49 (45) |
Close friend | 77.92 (540) |
Boyfriend/girlfriend | 6.64 (46) |
Siblings | 4.04 (28) |
Spouse | 0.29 (2) |
Co-worker | 1.73 (12) |
Other | 2.89 (20) |
Ever smoked the dried plant in a rolled cigarette (joint), pipe, or bong (n = 624) | |
No | 15.06 (94) |
Yes | 84.94 (530) |
Ever smoked the liquid or wax marijuana in an electronic cigarette, also known as vaping (n = 598) | |
No | 60.7 (363) |
Yes | 39.3 (235) |
Ever eaten baked goods or candies containing marijuana products (n = 616) | |
No | 34.25 (211) |
Yes | 65.75 (405) |
Ever drank beverages containing marijuana products (n = 600) | |
No | 74.67 (448) |
Yes | 25.33 (152) |
Ever used oils and tinctures that can be applied to the skin (n = 601) | |
No | 71.55 (430) |
Yes | 28.45 (171) |