Investigating how cannabis and tobacco policies affect young adults' use of blunts
Effects and equity impacts of cannabis policy on tobacco and cannabis co-use in young adults
This study is looking at how smoking blunts, which are cigars filled with cannabis, affects the health of young adults, especially those who are Black or African American, and how changes in cannabis and tobacco laws might impact their use, with the goal of helping to create better health strategies for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11137372 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores the health risks associated with blunt use, particularly among young adults, especially those identifying as Black or African American. It aims to understand how changing cannabis and tobacco policies influence the use of blunts, which are cigars filled with cannabis. By analyzing national data and conducting focus groups, the study seeks to identify the health equity impacts of these policies on vulnerable populations. The findings could inform public health strategies to reduce health disparities related to tobacco and cannabis use.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults under 21 years old, particularly those who identify as Black or African American and use blunts.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use blunts or are over the age of 21 may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health policies that reduce health risks associated with blunt use among young adults.
How similar studies have performed: While this research addresses a novel intersection of cannabis and tobacco policy impacts, similar studies have shown the importance of policy in shaping health behaviors among young adults.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Glasser, Allison Marie — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Glasser, Allison Marie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.