Beyond the Bud: Emerging Methods of Cannabis Consumption for Youth.
Adolescence
Cannabis
Concentrates
Edibles
Vaping
Youth
Δ-9-tetrahydrocannibinol
Journal
Pediatric clinics of North America
ISSN: 1557-8240
Titre abrégé: Pediatr Clin North Am
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 0401126
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
12 2019
12 2019
Historique:
entrez:
5
11
2019
pubmed:
5
11
2019
medline:
3
3
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Cannabis continues to be the most widely used illicit substance among youth, as many teens view the risks of cannabis consumption to be low. With cannabis laws becoming lax and dispensaries becoming more prevalent throughout the United States, highly concentrated Δ-9-tetrahydrocannibinol (THC) is becoming readily available. This article examines the available literature on consumption of concentrated THC, focusing on potential consequences of concentrate use among youth. Various methods for consuming concentrated THC, including ingestion of edibles, vaping, and dabbing, are discussed, along with associated risks of each consumption method. Recommendations for health professionals are provided.
Identifiants
pubmed: 31679599
pii: S0031-3955(19)30120-8
doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2019.08.012
pii:
doi:
Substances chimiques
Cannabinoids
0
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
1087-1097Informations de copyright
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