Derived psychoactive cannabis products and 4/20 specials: An assessment of popular brands and retail price discounts in Fort Worth, Texas, 2023.

Autor: Rossheim ME; School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA. Electronic address: matthewrossheim@gmail.com., LoParco CR; Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA., Berg CJ; Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA., Tillett KK; School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA., Trangenstein PJ; Alcohol Research Group, CA, USA., Henry D; Department of Anthropology, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA., Yockey RA; School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA., Livingston MD; Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia., Jernigan DH; School of Public Health, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA., Sussman SY; Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Drug and alcohol dependence [Drug Alcohol Depend] 2024 Mar 01; Vol. 256, pp. 111119. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 07.
DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.111119
Abstrakt: Background: Retail sales of derived psychoactive cannabis products (DPCPs) have increased in the U.S. since passing the 2018 Farm Bill and is unregulated in most states. This study investigated the types and commonly sold brands of DPCPs as well as promotional pricing on April 20th, a day associated with cannabis use.
Methods: On April 19-20, 2023, investigators conducted telephone surveys with 98 retail stores that sold DPCPs in Fort Worth, Texas (where the market was largely unregulated).
Results: Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10 THC products were widely available, with 97%, 72%, and 82% of stores selling each type, respectively. Fifteen additional DPCPs were identified, and selling blends containing multiple types of THC was common. Frequently sold brands included Cake, Medusa/Modus, Torch, Urb, Kik, Tyson, 3Chi, Casper, Hidden Hills, Esco Bars, Happi, Hometown Hero, STNR, Bomb Bars, Baked, Hi On Nature, Looper, and Space God. Overall, 45% reported having 4/20 specials discounting prices on DPCPs, smoking devices/accessories, or everything in the store. Several stores also sponsored 4/20 promotional events including free THC gummies and "live delta demos where people can test cartridges and try smoking flower in the store."
Conclusions: Findings highlight the growing complexity of the DPCP market, including numerous different intoxicating compounds and blends. Policymakers, researchers, and public health professionals should consider these complexities, as well as the commonly sold brands, when developing strategies to regulate DPCPs and protect consumer safety. Pricing policies may be an especially important form of harm reduction during events associated with heavy cannabis use, including 4/20.
Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors report no declaration of interest.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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