Cannabis use characteristic | Statistic |
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Daily use; n (%) | 798 (67.7%) |
Age of first cannabis use in years; mean (SD) | 14.2 (4.5) |
Age at first regular cannabis use in years (defined as use at least twice monthly); mean (SD) | 16.7 (6.9) |
Self-reported cannabis side effects; n (%) | 583 (49.5%) |
Type of side effects reported amongst individuals reporting cannabis-related side effectsa; n (%) | |
Sexual problems | 2 (0.3%) |
Weight gain | 28 (4.8%) |
Paranoia | 62 (10.6%) |
Hallucinations | 10 (1.7%) |
Lack of motivation | 101 (17.3%) |
Slower thought process | 153 (26.2%) |
Decreased school/work performance | 86 (14.8%) |
Other | 141 (24.2%) |
Marijuana cravings score; mean (SD) | 37.4 (16.3) |
Self-reported impact of cannabis on MAT | |
No impact | 881 (74.9%) |
Helps with opioid cravings | 81 (6.9%) |
Helps with opioid withdrawal symptoms | 98 (8.3%) |
Helps with MAT dose | 14 (1.2%) |
Helps with pain management | 17 (1.4%) |
Increases effect of MAT | 31 (2.6%) |
Other positive effects | 82 (7%) |
Worsens OUD symptoms | 28 (2.4%) |
Unsure | 15 (1.3%) |