Infographic: Implementation and Effectiveness of an Online Responsible Vendor Training Program for Recreational Marijuana Stores

Six US states have implemented retail sales of recreational marijuana. Training in responsible sales practices has been effective in the alcohol market. A study published in the May 2019 issue of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice focusing on substance abuse and related disorders examines an online responsible marijuana vendor (RMV) training. Using a randomized controlled trial, the study authors examined a random sample of state-licensed retail recreational marijuana stores (n = 225) in Colorado, Oregon, and Washington State. In total, 125 stores were randomly assigned to receive the RMV training. A total of 420 store employees completed the online training between June 2017 and February 2018 (43.5% female, 88.4% younger than 40 years, and 74.1% non-Hispanic white).This infographic summarizes the report, “Implementation and Effectiveness of an Online Responsible Vendor Training Program for Recreational Marijuana Stores in Colorado, Oregon, and Washington State.

Implementation and Effectiveness of an Online Responsible Vendor Training Program for Recreational Marijuana Stores in Colorado, Oregon, and Washington State

Buller, David B., PhD; Woodall, W. Gill, PhD; Saltz, Robert, PhD; Grayson, Andrew, MA; Buller, Mary Klein, MA

Journal of Public Health Management and Practice: May/June 2019 – Volume 25 – Issue 3 – p 238–244
doi: 10.1097/PHH.0000000000000843

Dr. David Buller

Dr. David Buller is Senior Scientist and Director of Research at Klein Buendel, Inc. In his research, Dr. Buller examines health communication interventions to prevent chronic disease in schools, workplaces, and communities. A fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, he has published nearly 200 books, chapters, and articles.