Cannabis use disorder is rising in U.S. states where weed is legal
It is difficult to draw firm conclusions from observational studies
Newsweek (US)
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Rates of cannabis use disorder have risen in U.S. states where the drug has been legalized, including among children and teenagers, according to a study. The authors of the research published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry argued that while the policies have provided "important social benefits, particularly around issues of equity in criminal justice," the climb in conditions like cannabis use disorder are "a potential public health concern." "Given our findings on problematic use across age groups, legalization efforts should coincide with prevention and treatment." (See also: A new study found marijuana legalization leads to more problematic use |Study finds declining trend in prevalence of cannabis use disorder among frequent users)
