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Objectives To assess (i) local interest in trying cannabis edibles once legal, (ii) awareness of the delayed onset of effects of edibles, and (iii) to identify characteristics associated with interest in trying edibles. Method(s) An anonymous, online cross-sectional survey was conducted (2018) and included questions on recreational cannabis use, respondent demographics, and questions specific to edibles. Descriptive analyses and multinomial logistic regression modelling were conducted to identify characteristics associated with interest in trying edibles. Results There were 3013 eligible responses. Over half of respondents indicated interest in trying edibles, including many who never used cannabis previously. Many respondents intended to prepare edibles at home. Over a third of respondents underestimated the time to onset of effects of edibles. The following variables increased the odds of a respondent being interested in trying edibles: area of residence, cannabis usage status, sex, age group, employment status, education level and awareness of the Lower Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines and of time to effect onset. Conclusion Educational messaging should target those most likely to use edibles and address potential knowledge gaps concerning time to onset of effects and safe preparation of edibles at home. Pre-prepared edibles labelling should include information on serving size and anticipated time to onset of effects. |
