Recreational cannabis legalization presents an opportunity to reduce the harms of the US medical cannabis industry
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DOI: 10.1002/wps.20739
Abstract: 191 get high-quality studies, independent from the expanding cannabis industry. To facilitate research, regulatory barriers for the conduct of experimental studies will need to be removed. In conclusion, there is emerging evidence about cannabis-related risks,… read more here.
Keywords: cannabis; legalization presents; cannabis industry; recreational cannabis ... See more keywords
Rethinking indicators of problematic cannabis use in the era of medical cannabis legalization.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.09.026
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Recent rapid changes in medical cannabis policies and increases in medical use of cannabis have raised new research questions related to potential effects of medical cannabis legalization on cannabis use problems. In order to… read more here.
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U.S. cannabis legalization and use of vaping and edible products among youth.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.02.017
Abstract: BACKGROUND Alternative methods for consuming cannabis (e.g., vaping and edibles) have become more popular in the wake of U.S. cannabis legalization. Specific provisions of legal cannabis laws (LCL) (e.g., dispensary regulations) may impact the likelihood… read more here.
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Cannabis use among US adults with anxiety from 2008 to 2017: The role of state-level cannabis legalization.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108163
Abstract: BACKGROUND Cannabis use is more common among adults with anxiety. Cannabis legalization is occurring rapidly across the United States (US) and individuals may use cannabis to cope with anxiety. This study investigated whether cannabis use… read more here.
Keywords: cannabis; anxiety; cannabis use; cannabis legalization ... See more keywords
Recreational cannabis legalization has had limited effects on a wide range of adult psychiatric and psychosocial outcomes.
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DOI: 10.1017/s0033291722003762
Abstract: BACKGROUND The causal impacts of recreational cannabis legalization are not well understood due to the number of potential confounds. We sought to quantify possible causal effects of recreational cannabis legalization on substance use, substance use… read more here.
Keywords: cannabis legalization; cannabis; recreational cannabis; legalization ... See more keywords
Attitudes about and correlates of cannabis legalization policy among U.S. young adults
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DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1713135
Abstract: Abstract Objective Cannabis policies are rapidly evolving in the US. This study’s purpose was to examine relationships between cannabis harm perceptions, substance use, and demographic characteristics on attitudes toward cannabis policies. Participants Participants were 619… read more here.
Keywords: cannabis use; cannabis policies; use; cannabis ... See more keywords
Trends in cannabis-related attitudes and behaviors among cannabis-using adolescent and young adult outpatients following medical cannabis legalization in Massachusetts.
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DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2021.1941517
Abstract: BACKGROUND Among youth already using cannabis, legalization of medical cannabis may influence cannabis-related attitudes and behaviors, including increasing access through use of someone else's medical cannabis (diversion). Objective: To examine cannabis-related attitudes and behaviors (including… read more here.
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Implications of Cannabis Legalization on Substance-Related Benefits and Harms for People Who Use Opioids: A Canadian Perspective.
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DOI: 10.1089/can.2023.0031
Abstract: In 2018, Canada enacted the Cannabis Act, becoming only the second country (after Uruguay) to legalize the recreational consumption of cannabis. Although there is ongoing global disagreement on the risk-benefit profile of cannabis with increasing… read more here.
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Effects of cannabis legalization on the use of cannabis and other substances.
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DOI: 10.1097/yco.0000000000000868
Abstract: Purpose of review As more jurisdictions legalize cannabis for non-medical use, the evidence on how legalization policies affect cannabis use and the use of other substances remains inconclusive and contradictory. This review aims to summarize… read more here.
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Recreational cannabis legalization and transitions in cannabis use: findings from a nationally representative longitudinal cohort in the United States.
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DOI: 10.1111/add.15895
Abstract: AIMS This study estimated the likelihoods of individuals transitioning to different cannabis use status following recreational cannabis legalization (RCL) in the United States. DESIGN Secondary analysis of a nationally representative longitudinal cohort in the United… read more here.
Keywords: united states; cannabis use; cannabis legalization; non users ... See more keywords
The effect of recreational cannabis legalization on rates of traffic injury in Canada.
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DOI: 10.1111/add.16188
Abstract: AIMS To measure the impact of Canada's recreational cannabis legalization (RCL) in October 2018 and the subsequent impact of the COVID-19 lockdowns from March 2020 on rates of emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations for… read more here.
Keywords: motor vehicle; recreational cannabis; injury; cannabis legalization ... See more keywords