Publications by authors named "D W MCCREADY"
Objective: Given the changes in trends of cannabis use (e.g., product types), this study examined latent classes of young adult use and associations with use-related outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGiven the diverse sources of cannabis messaging and potential differential effects, this study examined pro- and anti-cannabis messaging exposure overall and via specific channels in relation to cannabis-related perceptions (social acceptability and harm) and behaviors (use status, intentions and frequency; past-year quit attempts). Multivariable regression analyses of 2023 survey data from 4031 US young adults (Mage = 26.29, 59.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study assessed differences in cannabis retailer practices by neighborhood sociodemographics, which can inform disparity-relevant interventions.
Methods: Multilevel multivariable logistic regressions examined retailers' census tract demographics (percent <21 years-old; non-Hispanic White, Black, or other race, Hispanic; median household income [MHHI]) in relation to 2022 audit data regarding marketing (youth-oriented signs, health-claims, exterior ads, price specials, membership programs, delivery/pick-up) and regulatory compliance (pregnancy and health-risk warning signage, exterior minimum-age signage) among 150 randomly-selected retailers in 5 US cities/states (Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Las Vegas, Nevada; Los Angeles, California).
Results: 20.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to understand how young adults in the US perceive and use derived psychoactive cannabis products (DPCPs), analyzing 2023 survey data from over 4,000 participants aged 18-34, half of whom reported past-month cannabis use.
- - Results showed that awareness and usage of DPCPs were significantly higher among regular cannabis users compared to nonusers, with many learning about DPCPs from friends and believing they undergo safety testing.
- - The findings highlight a need for better education on the risks of DPCPs and the importance of regulating their marketing and distribution to address consumer misconceptions and potential safety issues.
Introduction: Armenia's and Georgia's high rates of smoking and secondhand smoke and recent implementation of smoke-free laws provide a timely opportunity to examine factors that increase compliance, like social enforcement and support for governmental enforcement.
Methods: Using 2022 data from 1468 Armenian and Georgian adults (mean age=42.92 years, 48.