Understanding lower-risk cannabis consumption from the consumers’ perspective: a rapid evidence assessment

Renee St-Jean; Mackenzie E. Dowson; Anna Stefaniak; Melissa M. Salmon; Nassim Tabri; Richard T. A. Wood; Michael J. A. Wohl

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Understanding lower-risk cannabis consumption from the consumers’ perspective: a rapid evidence assessment

Renee St-Jean, Mackenzie E. Dowson, Anna Stefaniak, Melissa M. Salmon, Nassim Tabri, Richard T. A. Wood, Michael J. A. Wohl^*

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Abstract

Background: In the current rapid evidence assessment, we summarize the existing research on lower-risk cannabis consumption as understood by those who consume cannabis.

Methods: We identified 7111 unique articles published between 1900 and 2021 using search terms related to a) cannabis consumption, b) beliefs and behaviors, and c) positive outcomes.

Results: Twelve articles met our inclusion criteria. Three themes emerged that reflect lower-risk cannabis beliefs and behaviors (informed self-regulation, protective behavioral strategies, and the normalization of cannabis consumption) and one theme reflected motivations that undermine lower-risk cannabis consumption (e.g., using cannabis to cope).

Conclusions: Results suggest a need for targeted lower-risk cannabis consumption research—research focused on how those who consume cannabis do so in a positive, non-problematic manner. Such research would help to inform policy and practice and, ultimately, help promote lower-risk cannabis consumption strategies.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1997-2007
Number of pages	11
Journal	Substance Use & Misuse
Volume	57
Issue number	13
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/f754m https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2022.2129996
Publication status	Published - 6 Oct 2022

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Cannabis use
Rapid evidence assessment
Harm minimization
Lower-risk cannabis

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Understanding lower-risk cannabis consumption from the consumers’ perspective: a rapid evidence assessment

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