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In the latest edition of the “Monitoring the Future” (MTF) report found that young adults not in college used marijuana products at a rate of 3 times that of young adults enrolled fulltime in college. Other findings included that marijuana use for adults aged 19 to 50 have reached record numbers. Additionally, the rate of […]
In 1996, California became the first state to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes with the passage of Proposition 215, the Compassionate Use Act. Now, in 2022, recreational marijuana use is fully legal within California for individuals 21 years of age and over. This report will outline the current and potential impacts of these policies. The purpose of this […]
For those with a diagnosis of a Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD), a recent study in Denmark revealed a nearly two-fold increase in “unipolar depression” and a near four-fold increase in “bipolar” disorders. Authors Jefsen, O (et.al.) recently published their findings in JAMA Psychiatry (May 24, 2023). This is a longitudinal study, ranging from 2005 to […]
Compared to non-users, adolescents (ages 12-17) who use marijuana, have increased risks of suicidal ideation, planning and attempts. These findings also held true for adolescents diagnosed with a cannabis use disorder (CUD) according to research released in Frontiers in Psychiatry (January 5, 2023). This study examined responses by nearly 74,000 individuals aged 12 to 17 […]
