The effect of cannabis policies on treatment outcomes for cannabis use among U.S. adults

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 RCLs and CUD or treatment. Findings generally indicate an increase in CUD prevalence associated with legalization, but effects differ by age group. There was no significant association between legalization and CUD treatment admissions, and CUD admissions decreased overall during the study periods. Summary To improve policy, prevention, and treatment services, policymakers should monitor RCLs’ effects on adverse public health outcomes and researchers should consider the effects on individual and community-level characteristics. We discuss methodological challenges in conducting state-level research and provide suggestions for future studies.

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Assessing the Impact of Recreational Cannabis Legalization on Cannabis Use Disorder and Admissions to Treatment in the United States

Aletraris

Graves

Ndung’u

2023

Curr Addict Rep

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Exploring the Impact of Adult‐use Cannabis Legalization on Legal System Referrals to Treatment for Cannabis Use: Do Age and Race Have a Moderating Effect?

Harris

Kulesza

2023

Clinical Therapeutics

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Adult use cannabis legalization and cannabis use disorder treatment in California, 2010–2021

Bass,

Padwa,

Khurana

et al. 2024

Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment

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The effect of cannabis policies on treatment outcomes for cannabis use among U.S. adults

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Assessing the Impact of Recreational Cannabis Legalization on Cannabis Use Disorder and Admissions to Treatment in the United States

Assessing the Impact of Recreational Cannabis Legalization on Cannabis Use Disorder and Admissions to Treatment in the United States

Exploring the Impact of Adult‐use Cannabis Legalization on Legal System Referrals to Treatment for Cannabis Use: Do Age and Race Have a Moderating Effect?

Adult use cannabis legalization and cannabis use disorder treatment in California, 2010–2021

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