Addiction, Author Interviews, Cannabis, JAMA / 27.04.2017
New Marijuana Laws Associated With Increase in Cannabis-Related Health Problems
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Deborah S. Hasin, Ph.D.
Professor of Epidemiology
Columbia University
New York, New York 10032
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Response: Among adults, the prevalence of cannabis use and cannabis use disorders has increased in recent years. Concerns have been raised that for various reasons, medical marijuana laws would promote use of cannabis and consequently, cannabis-related consequences.
Many studies show that this didn't happen among adolescents, but very little was known about the relationship between medical marijuana laws and adults. Using data from three surveys spanning the years 1991-2013, the study findings suggested that medical marijuana laws did play a role in increasing rates of cannabis use and cannabis use disorders.
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