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Review
. 2021 Apr:38:80-85.
doi: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2021.03.005. Epub 2021 Mar 20.

Trends over time in adult cannabis use: A review of recent findings

Deborah Hasin  1 , Claire Walsh  2
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Trends over time in adult cannabis use: A review of recent findings

Deborah Hasin et al. Curr Opin Psychol. 2021 Apr.

Abstract

In the United States, policies regarding the medical and nonmedical use of cannabis are changing rapidly. In 2021, a total of 34 US states have legalized cannabis for adult medical use, and 15 of these states have legalized adult non-medical use. These changing policies have raised questions about increasing prevalences of cannabis use, changing perceptions regarding frequent use, and potentially related outcomes such as comorbid psychiatric illness or driving under the influence of cannabis. Research regarding the correlates of any and frequent cannabis use is also developing quickly. This article reviews recent empirical studies concerning (1) adult trends in cannabis use, (2) state cannabis laws and related outcomes, and (3) emerging evidence regarding how the global coronavirus 19 pandemic may impact cannabis use patterns. We summarize recent findings and conclude with suggestions to address unanticipated effects of rapidly changing cannabis laws and policies.

Keywords: Adult trends; Cannabis; Cannabis use; Cannabis use disorder; MML; RML.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interest statement Nothing declared.

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