基于社区的大麻种植模式,分布,和消费-如大麻俱乐部-已经在欧洲各地记录在案,北美,南美洲,自1990年代以来的新西兰。在大多数情况下,这些模式有在现有法律法规之外运作的历史。使大麻合法化的司法管辖区以相反的方式接近基于社区的模式(消除与规范)。加拿大将大麻合法化导致了更严格的执法和协调一致的努力,以关闭这些模式,尽管有据可查的健康和社会效益。本文介绍了维多利亚大麻买家俱乐部(VCBC)及其消费空间的案例研究。我们对VCBC成员进行了一项调查,以探索四个领域:人口统计,大麻消费,访问和使用盒子,以及由于COVID-19而暂时关闭的影响。根据调查数据(n=104),我们生成了描述性统计数据,并确定了三个概念性途径.大多数受访者年龄在40岁及以上,被确定为白人(欧洲血统)的男性和女性。大多数人报告的收入为40,000美元或以下,住房状况阻止了他们吸烟。近75%的样本每天消耗大麻主要用于治疗目的,而且是为了混合娱乐,社会,精神,传统的治疗目的。吸烟是首选的消费方式。受访者每天或每周访问TheBox。使用TheBox的原因和好处分为三类:公共卫生,减少危害,和健康观点。概念上,我们发现盒子作为一个治疗空间,为吸烟者提供了一个急需的消费空间。我们还确定需要解开安全概念。总的来说,该调查加强了对加拿大基于社区的模式和大麻消费空间采取公平知情方法的必要性。
Community-based models of cannabis cultivation, distribution, and consumption-such as cannabis clubs-have been documented across Europe, North America, South America, and New Zealand since the 1990s. For the most part, these models have a history of operating outside existing legislation and regulations. Jurisdictions that have legalized cannabis have approached community-based models in opposite ways (eliminate vs. regulate). Canada legalizing cannabis has resulted in more stringent enforcement and concerted efforts to close these models despite documented health and social benefits. This paper presents a
case study of the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC) and its consumption space-The Box. We conducted a survey of VCBC members to explore four domains: demographics, cannabis consumption, access to and use of The Box, and the impact of its temporary closure due to COVID-19. From the survey data (n = 104), descriptive statistics were generated and three conceptual avenues were identified. The majority of respondents were 40 years old and older and identified as White (European descent) cisgendered men and women. The majority reported an income of $40,000 or less and a housing status that prevented them from smoking. Close to 75% of our sample consumed cannabis multidaily for
therapeutic purposes primarily, but also for a mix of recreation, social, spiritual, and traditional healing purposes. Smoking was the preferred mode of consumption. Respondents accessed The Box daily or weekly. Reasons and benefits for using The Box fell into three categories: public health, harm reduction, and wellness perspectives. Conceptually, we found that The Box acted as a
therapeutic space and offered a much-needed consumption space for smokers. We also identified a need to unpack the concept of safety. Overall, the survey reinforces the need for an equity-informed approach to community-based models and cannabis consumption spaces in Canada.