2023
DOI: 10.1007/s40429-023-00470-x
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Assessing the Impact of Recreational Cannabis Legalization on Cannabis Use Disorder and Admissions to Treatment in the United States

Abstract: Purpose of Review Policy implications from changes in recreational cannabis laws (RCLs) have raised public health concerns. While numerous studies have examined the impact of RCLs on cannabis use, there is less research on the risk of developing cannabis use disorder (CUD). This review summarizes the latest research on the effects of RCLs on CUD prevalence and cannabis treatment admissions. Recent Findings Nine studies were published between 2016 – 2022 that examined RC… Show more

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“…It has been estimated that almost 200 million people around the world engage in the use of cannabis ( 11 ). Although the estimates vary across studies and age groups, one inescapable consequence of cannabis legalization is a substantial increase in the number of cannabis users ( 12 14 ). In those US States where cannabis use has been legalized, there has also been a steep increase in the incidence and prevalence of cannabis use disorder (C.U.D.)…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…It has been estimated that almost 200 million people around the world engage in the use of cannabis ( 11 ). Although the estimates vary across studies and age groups, one inescapable consequence of cannabis legalization is a substantial increase in the number of cannabis users ( 12 14 ). In those US States where cannabis use has been legalized, there has also been a steep increase in the incidence and prevalence of cannabis use disorder (C.U.D.)…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In those US States where cannabis use has been legalized, there has also been a steep increase in the incidence and prevalence of cannabis use disorder (C.U.D.) ( 12 17 ). Once again, the numbers vary between studies, but a consistent theme is the incidence of C.U.D.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%