The B.C. Cannabis Use Survey shows most people are using responsibly
The newly released 2021 B.C. Cannabis Use Survey is showing positive changes in behaviour among cannabis consumers and revealing regional variations in the province.
The survey results show a significant decrease in the number of consumers who report buying from an unlicensed store - from 56 per cent in 2018 to 17 per cent in 2021, and 71 per cent of consumers reported purchasing from licensed retailers.The survey also showed regional differences in the prevalence of cannabis use across British Columbia.
Respondents from the Northern Health Authority were 48 years old on average, 49 per cent women and 51 per cent men, and 87 per cent reported that they were a Canadian citizen by birth and the top three reasons for using cannabis in the Northern Health area were physical pain relief, enjoyment or recreation, and better sleep.
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