Are researchers getting the terms used to denote different types of recreational cannabis right?—a user perspective

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Abstract Background While current cannabis research has advanced our understanding into the effects of its individual components, there is a pressing need to identify simple terminology that understood in same way by researchers and users cannabis. Current categorisation focuses on two main cannabinoids: delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabidiol (CBD); different species cannabis: indica sativa. Recreational also been categorised as ‘skunk’ or ‘hash’. Focusing individuals who use frequently, this study aimed views terms used denote types validated participants. These were extracted from responses Cannabis Experiences Questionnaire (CEQ), widely instrument literature. Methods We qualitatively analysed 236 free-text Question 23 CEQ survey (using Iterative Categorisation) relating categorization consumption methods. Data was previous (Sami et al., Psychol Med 49:103–12, 2019), which recruited convenience sample 1231 participants aged 18 years above had previously Results Regarding type used, specific strain names ( n = 130), concentrates 37), indica/sativa 22) THC/CBD mentioned. Other hybrids 10), origins strains 17), edibles 8), herbal 7). problems with terms, skeptical about such skunk super 78) preferring like THC/CBD, indica/sativa, marketed references preparation Conclusions The results suggest disparity between common academia those consumers. are advantages limitations using these bridge cannabis, underscores importance formally assessing chemical constituents rather than relying self-report data incorporating user research, potentially descriptors

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Journal of cannabis research

سال: 2021

ISSN: ['2522-5782']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s42238-021-00065-1