Effects of Cannabis Regulatory Policies on Young Adults in an In Vivo Simulated Dispensary

University of California, San Diego

Year: 2025

Amount: $2,000,000

Status: In progress

Primary Investigator: Strong

Summary

This project will use a simulated cannabis dispensary to observe how young adults’ purchasing decisions and risk perceptions change in response to regulatory approaches such as THC limits, health warnings, and pricing policies. The study aims to provide experimental evidence about which policy levers can reduce risky purchasing and cannabis-related harms among young adults.