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This research aims to validate the Edibles Marijuana Purchase Task (eMPT) for assessing demand for cannabis edibles.

July 1, 2026Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology0 citationsOpen Access

Gimmie the Gummies: Initial validation of the Edibles Marijuana Purchase Task.

EAElizabeth R. AstonBrown University MAMichael AmlungUniversity of Kansas

Key Points

This research aims to validate the Edibles Marijuana Purchase Task (eMPT) for assessing demand for cannabis edibles.
Conducted initial validation of the eMPT
Assessed cannabis edible demand using specific metrics
Highlighted the need for further development of purchase tasks for novel cannabis formulations.
The eMPT showed a demand range of .18-.67 for cannabis edibles
Validated assessment tool for cannabis edible demand
Supports the development of specific purchase tasks in the cannabis market.

Abstract

s .18-.67). These findings demonstrate that the eMPT is a valid assessment of cannabis edible demand and fulfills an unmet need in the cannabis demand literature for edible-specific purchase tasks. Subsequent research should continue to develop purchase tasks for other increasingly prevalent cannabis formulations due to the proliferation of novel cannabis products in the recreational market. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

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