CED Cannabis Science Digest: Cannabis and Tobacco Co-Use Across Brain, Youth, and Cessation Research
Three peer-reviewed studies examine cannabis and tobacco co-use across brain imaging, youth nicotine dependence, and cessation research. The findings support better screening and longitudinal study. They do not establish causation or treatment efficacy.
Prevalence, Patterns, and Correlates of Cannabis-Cigarette Co-Use: Findings From a Multi-State Rapid-Response Survey in the U.S., 2023-2024.
Cannabis cigarette co-use prevalence is significant among adults in high-tobacco states, with nearly half of cigarette smokers also using cannabis. This pattern suggests important clinical considerations for dual substance use. Understanding cannabis…
Nearly 4 in 10 Young Lung Cancer Patients Also Smoked Cannabis—and Their Cancers Were More Aggressive
Cannabis tobacco dual smoking lung cancer is linked to more aggressive tumors in young patients. A French cohort study found nearly 4 in 10 young lung cancer patients smoked both substances. This dual smoking group showed earlier diagnosis and higher…