More young people begin recreational cannabis use illegally in states that legalize it

Source: Science Daily

May 27, 2022 | Research

Once a state legalizes recreational cannabis, residents are more likely to start using it, including those too young to do so legally, report researchers at University of California San Diego. The findings, published online in the May 26, 2022 issue of Addiction, counter claims that legalization does not increase cannabis use, particularly among youth.

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