Vaping preferences of individuals who vaporise dry herb cannabis, cannabis liquids and cannabis concentrates.

Introduction:
This text is a summary of a research study examining the vaping preferences of individuals who use cannabis in various forms, including dry herb, cannabis liquids, and cannabis concentrates. The study utilizes an anonymous online survey of individuals who reported past cannabis vaporization. The results provide information on the types of vaporization devices, brands, models, temperatures, and puff durations commonly used for different cannabis types. This information can be used to create more realistic experimental conditions in research settings.

Key Points:

* The study found that most respondents have vaped dry herb cannabis (91.4%), followed by cannabis oil or liquids (59.1%), and cannabis concentrates (34.0%).
* Respondents reported using various vaporization devices, with portable vaporizers being the most common for all three cannabis types.
* The study reports the usual operating temperatures of vaporization devices used to administer cannabis, with cannabis vapers not operating vaporizers at temperatures greater than 230 °C for dry herb cannabis, and 300 °C for liquid/oil and cannabis concentrates.
* The survey identified that puff duration varies depending on the type of cannabis being vaped, with mean puff durations of 6.3 ± 2.6 seconds for dry herb, 5.1 ± 2.5 seconds for cannabis liquid/oil, and 5.9 ± 2.6 seconds for cannabis concentrates.
* The study found that the average mass of dry herb cannabis vaporized by respondents per month is 15.0 ± 17 g, with a median value of 9 g. The average volume of cannabis liquid/oil vaporized by respondents per month is 12.9 ± 21 mL with a median value of 3 mL, and the average mass of cannabis concentrates vaporized by respondents per month is 4.6 ± 7 g with a median value of 1 g.
* The study identified some confusion among respondents regarding the type of cannabis being referred to in the survey, highlighting the need for clear nomenclature around cannabis types in future research.

Main Message:
The study provides valuable information on the vaping preferences of individuals who use cannabis in various forms, including the types of vaporization devices, temperatures, and puff durations commonly used. This information can be used to create more realistic experimental conditions in research settings, allowing for a better understanding of the effects of cannabis vaping. The study also highlights the need for clear nomenclature around cannabis types in future research to improve the quality of responses. Overall, the study contributes to the growing body of research on cannabis vaping, which is essential for developing effective regulations and public health policies.

Morgan J, Gschwend G, houston M, Jones a, Kelso C. Vaping preferences of individuals who vaporise dry herb cannabis, cannabis liquids and cannabis concentrates. Drug and alcohol dependence. 2022;240:109632. doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2022.109632