The Impact of State Medical Marijuana Legislation on Adolescent Marijuana Use

Choo, Esther K.; Benz, Madeline B.; Zaller, Nickolas; Warren, Otis; Rising, Kristin L.; McConnell, K. John

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2014.02.018

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“…Whereas Alaska has reported a significant decrease (8.5%) in current youth use rates since legislation took effect in 1998, New Mexico has reported a significant increase between 2011 and 2013 in 12th graders only. Additionally, 2 recently published studies have similarly found no significant differences in current use rates after legislation 6 or only differences in 2 states (Montana decreased, Delaware increased) that can be explained equally by chance. 7 A number of factors may affect youth use rates in the future, including perceived harm of marijuana use, pertinent norms endorsed by youth, and parenting behaviors related to youth marijuana use.…”

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The Impact of Marijuana Policies on Youth: Clinical, Research, and Legal Update

Levy¹,

Ammerman²,

Gonzalez³

et al. 2015

Pediatrics

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This technical report updates the 2004 American Academy of Pediatrics technical report on the legalization of marijuana. Current epidemiology of marijuana use is presented, as are definitions and biology of marijuana compounds, side effects of marijuana use, and effects of use on adolescent brain development. Issues concerning medical marijuana specifically are also addressed. Concerning legalization of marijuana, 4 different approaches in the United States are discussed: legalization of marijuana solely for medical purposes, decriminalization of recreational use of marijuana, legalization of recreational use of marijuana, and criminal prosecution of recreational (and medical) use of marijuana. These approaches are compared, and the latest available data are presented to aid in forming public policy. The effects on youth of criminal penalties for marijuana use and possession are also addressed, as are the effects or potential effects of the other 3 policy approaches on adolescent marijuana use. Recommendations are included in the accompanying policy statement.

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The Impact of Marijuana Policies on Youth: Clinical, Research, and Legal Update

Levy¹,

Ammerman²,

Gonzalez³

et al. 2015

Pediatrics

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“…At the federal level, the Obama Administration has instructed prosecutors and law enforcement officials not to focus on individuals "whose actions are unclear and unambiguous compliance with existing state laws providing for the medical use of medical marijuana". Thus, the shift in federal position prompted a drastic increase in registration for medical marijuana, particularly in Colorado [40][41][42][43][44].…”

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Health Policy for Marijuana

Miller¹,

Oberbarnscheidt²

2017

J Addict Res Ther

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Marijuana is a substance that has been used for recreational purposes since ancient years and that is currently discussed to have a therapeutic or medical value and to be seen as a Medicine.According to the FDA, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug with high risk of addiction and no medical benefit. However, it is legal in several states for deliberating conditions e.g. various pain conditions, depression, anxiety, nail patella, glaucoma and even HIV.In addition people use is for various other conditions even though studies have shown greater harmful effects then benefit. Especially with marijuana, there is a high rate of misperception in the users. In addition, marijuana has a unique pharmacology and pharmacodynamics because of its more than 400 partially unknown components and the storage in the user's lipophilic tissues and redistribution long after the last use.The legalization of marijuana is already done in some states and other states are pressured to follow along.This article is a systematic review of literature analyzing the current policies, legal situations and trend as well as politics regarding marijuana and its use. The article is focused on the natural form of the Cannabis sativa plant.

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“…Using the YRBS data from 1991-2011, another study compared five states where medical marijuana was legal with neighbouring states where it was not and concluded that there was no evidence to suggest that the laws increased the likelihood of use among adolescents (33) C and so provides more reliable evidence than similar studies that do not control for these differences (33).…”

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“…Current evidence is concentrated in the USA where policies are rapidly evolving; a sound evidence base will, however, inform policy debates in other parts of the world. There may also be differences between medical and recreational cannabis 10 laws in terms of availability, norms relating to use, demographic profile of users and impact on young people that can be explored in future research (33,41). Longitudinal studies are needed and more evidence is required with respect to THC concentration, cannabis potency and dependence.…”

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Influence of legal status on the uptake of cannabis in young people

Dirisu

Shickle²,

Elsey³

2016

Current Opinion in Psychiatry

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Recent findings:There are significant concerns that ongoing policy changes in favour of legalisation will increase the uptake of cannabis by young people. Evidence to support a causal effect of cannabis policy changes on increased uptake by young people is lacking; more time may be needed to assess the impact because the policies are still evolving. Policy changes in favour of legalisation were associated with reduced risk perception although this may be a cause or consequence. The need to situate the impact of these policies in the context of specific policy features, social norms and perceptions about cannabis has been highlighted. Summary:A more nuanced understanding of the impact of the legal status of cannabis on young people is needed to build evidence for future policy options. The impact of these policies may not be immediately apparent but l prioritised during policy deliberations.

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The Impact of State Medical Marijuana Legislation on Adolescent Marijuana Use

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The Impact of Marijuana Policies on Youth: Clinical, Research, and Legal Update

The Impact of Marijuana Policies on Youth: Clinical, Research, and Legal Update

Health Policy for Marijuana

Influence of legal status on the uptake of cannabis in young people

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