Legalized Cannabis Does Not Increase Consumption
· neuroscience news
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- • Decriminalizing cannabis does not lead to increased consumption.
- • Tightly controlled legal frameworks also do not increase cannabis use.
- • Legalization may be linked to increased psychosis cases, not consumption.
Context
Decriminalizing cannabis or using tightly controlled legal frameworks does not increase use. Studies have found that the consumption of cannabis remains steady despite changes in its legal status.
The link between legalized cannabis and potential health effects, such as an increase in psychosis cases, is a significant consideration.
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