Incidence of Pediatric Cannabis Exposure Among Children and Teenagers Aged 0 to 19 Years Before and After Medical Marijuana Legalization in Massachusetts
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.9456
Abstract: This cross-sectional study investigates the number of pediatric cannabis exposure cases reported to a regional poison control center before vs after medical marijuana legalization in Massachusetts. read more here.
Keywords: pediatric cannabis; medical marijuana; cannabis exposure; marijuana legalization ... See more keywords
Trends in college students' alcohol, nicotine, prescription opioid and other drug use after recreational marijuana legalization: 2008-2018.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.106212
Abstract: BACKGROUND Young adult college students may be particularly sensitive to recreational marijuana legalization (RML). Although evidence indicates the prevalence of marijuana use among college students increased after states instituted RML, there have been few national… read more here.
Keywords: use; college; college students; rml ... See more keywords
United States marijuana legalization and opioid mortality epidemic during 2010-2020 and pandemic implications.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jnma.2022.03.004
Abstract: BACKGROUND The hypothesis that marijuana availability reduces opioid mortality merits more complete testing, especially in a country with the world's highest opioid death rate and 2nd highest cannabis-use-disorder prevalence. METHODS The United States opioid mortality… read more here.
Keywords: opioid mortality; rate; united states; marijuana legalization ... See more keywords
Public perceptions of arguments supporting and opposing recreational marijuana legalization.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2017.01.024
Abstract: In debates about recreational marijuana legalization, pro-legalization arguments highlighting economic and other potential policy benefits compete with anti-legalization arguments emphasizing public health risks. In 2016, we conducted a national survey using an online panel (N=979)… read more here.
Keywords: legalization arguments; pro legalization; legalization; marijuana legalization ... See more keywords
Medical Marijuana Legalization in Oklahoma: Effects on Neonatal Exposure to Opiates
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1990-8311
Abstract: Abstract Objective The U.S. opioid epidemic has been characterized by increases in opioid misuse, overdose deaths, and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome. Research suggests that marijuana legalization has contributed to decreased use of opiates, although many… read more here.
Keywords: neonatal exposure; marijuana legalization; legalization; medical marijuana ... See more keywords
Is Medical Marijuana Legalization Associated With Prescription Drug Misuse, Illicit Drug Use, or Combination of Both Among Adults in the United States?
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DOI: 10.1177/0022042620942152
Abstract: This research focuses on associations of medical marijuana legalization with prescription drug misuse, illicit drug use, and a combination of both behaviors. Using three waves of the National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH,… read more here.
Keywords: illicit drug; use; medical marijuana; drug use ... See more keywords
The Impact of Recreational Marijuana Legalization on Simple Assault in Oregon
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DOI: 10.1177/08862605221076169
Abstract: There has been heightened public concern about the implications of recreational marijuana legalization to public safety. Prior research on this issue has primarily focused on Colorado and Washington State—the two states that first legalized recreational… read more here.
Keywords: impact; marijuana legalization; legalization; simple assault ... See more keywords
Marijuana legalization and opioid deaths.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4045380
Abstract: Many states have legalized marijuana over the last two decades, initially for medical purposes and more recently for recreational consumption. Despite prior research, it remains unclear how these policies are related to rates of opioid-involved… read more here.
Keywords: marijuana legalization; legalization opioid; opioid deaths; legalization ... See more keywords