Cannabis legalization and cannabis use, daily cannabis use and cannabis-related problems among adults in Ontario, Canada (2001–2019)

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Authors

Sameer Imtiaz · Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Yeshambel T. Nigatu · Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Farihah Ali · Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Laura Douglas · Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Hayley A. Hamilton · Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Jürgen Rehm · Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Sergio Rueda

Abstract

Cannabis legalization was associated with an increased likelihood of cannabis use, daily cannabis use and cannabis-related problems. Given increases in these cannabis patterns of consumption, broader dissemination and uptake of targeted prevention tools is indicated.

Topics & Keywords

Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Drug and Alcohol Dependence

Volume 244, pp. 109765-109765

DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.109765

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