Recreational Marijuana Availability in Oregon and Use Among Adolescents

Introduction This study investigated whether legalization of recreational marijuana sales and retail availability of marijuana in Oregon counties were associated with higher levels of marijuana use and related beliefs among adolescents. Methods Biennial data for 6th, 8th, and 11th graders from the 2010–2018 Student Wellness Survey in 35 Oregon counties (n=247,403) were analyzed in 2019 to assess changes in past 30–day marijuana use and beliefs...