Nonmedical versus medical marijuana use among three age groups of adults: Associations with mental and physical health status

• DOI: 10.1111/ajad.12598
• Publication Date: 2017-08-18T16:02:38Z
• Authors: Namkee G. Choi; Diana M. DiNitto; Carl Nathan Marti
• Keywords: Alcohol use disorder; Odds

Background and Objective Given that 29 U.S. states now have laws allowing medical marijuana use, this study examined mental physical health correlates of versus nonmedical use among three age groups adults (18–29, 30–49, 50+). Methods Data came from the 2012–2013 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol Related Conditions ( N = 36,309 respondents aged 18+). Logistic regression models were used to examine group differences in associations substance disorders conditions with use. Results Of all respondents, 9.74% 3,784) reported past‐year users, 11.03% n 445) Medical rates higher 50–64 (17.95%) than younger adults, 32.88% compared 25.25% had disorder. The odds those disorder (OR 1.87, 95% CI 1.40–2.50) personality 1.42, 1.03–1.94), no differences. However, older alcohol sleep problems middle‐age arthritis diminished having relative young adults. Conclusions Scientific Significance high physicians should exercise caution recommending for purposes, especially More research is needed marijuana's safety efficacy patients at risk (Am J Addict 2017;26:697–706)