Legalisation of cannabis in the UK would help protect its users from harm
Study finds one in 14 cases in under-35s could be avoided if teenagers did not use the drug
Friday, February 15, 2019
New research highlights associations between teenage cannabis use and a range of mental health problems. The results suggested that use of the drug was associated with an increased risk of depression and a significantly higher risk of suicide attempts. As usual in a study based on survey data, the authors noted that a clear line of causation from cannabis use to the reported effects cannot be drawn. There are always other potential mechanisms in action. Young people who use cannabis regularly may already be experiencing mental health issues that make drug use more likely; or be facing adverse life experiences that influence both their mental health and drug consumption. (See also: The government should proceed with caution when it comes to cannabis)
