A call for qualitative and mixed-methods research on gambling and cannabis

An article on the experience of people who gamble and use cannabis was recently published in the journal Addictive Behaviors Reports.

Entitled "A call for qualitative and mixed-methods research on gambling and cannabis", the article highlights the critical need for qualitative and mixed-methods research to better understand the experience of cannabis users that practice gambling.

Gambling disorder and cannabis use disorder are both considered major public health issues. Despite the well-documented frequency of substance use disorders among people with gambling disorders, little is known about the experiences of people who both gamble and use cannabis. A scoping review was conducted by the team to examine the literature on the experiences of people who gamble and use cannabis. Unexpectedly, no qualitative or mixed-methods studies with an in-depth qualitative component to investigate the experiences of this population were found. This absence emphasizes the critical need to diversify research methods and fill the knowledge gap in understanding the lived experiences of those who gamble and use cannabis.

Kudos to the team behind this publication!