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Teen cannabis use and illicit drug use in early adulthood linked

One in 5 adolescents at risk of tobacco dependency, harmful alcohol consumption and illicit drug use

Date: June 7, 2017

Source: University of Bristol

Summary: Researchers have found regular and occasional cannabis use as a teen is associated with a greater risk of other illicit drug taking in early adulthood. The study also found cannabis use was associated with harmful drinking and smoking.

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