The Intersection Between Food Hardship and Cannabis Use Among Youth
This project analyzed data from the WA Healthy Youth Survey to understand the likelihood of tobacco and cannabis use among students who experienced poverty (measured by reporting free and reduced lunch program enrollment or reporting food hardship) compared to students who do not report poverty. Results document that students who report food hardship are more likely to report use of cannabis and tobacco. Results vary by race and ethnicity.
Investigators
Beatriz Carlini, PhD, MPH
Robin Harwick, PhD
Jason Williams, PhD
Fund Information
The Washington State Dedicated Cannabis Fund for research at the University of Washington.
Status: completed
Project Results
Full results are described in the following peer-reviewed publication:
Harwick, R. M., Carlini, B. H., & Williams, J. R. (2024). Food hardship as a strong predictor of tobacco and cannabis use among youth in WA state. Children and Youth Services Review, 157, 107427-. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2023.107427