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Cannabis Use Disorder: Common Among Adults in States with Legal Recreational Marijuana

October 1, 2023 by BrainASAP

A new study finds that cannabis use disorder is prevalent among adults who use cannabis for medical or nonmedical reasons in Washington state, where recreational cannabis use is legal. The research shows that over 20% of primary care patients who reported cannabis use met criteria for cannabis use disorder, with over 6% having moderate to …

Marijuana (Cannabis) & Traffic Accidents: Driving High Increases

September 30, 2023 by BrainASAP

A new Canadian study found that emergency room visits for car accidents involving marijuana (cannabis) use have increased significantly since recreational cannabis was legalized in 2018. The study raises concerns about the impacts of legalization and the commercialization of the cannabis market on road safety. Key Facts: Emergency room visits for car accidents involving cannabis …