Skip to content

Please click the ACCESSIBILITY icon to change text sizes for reading

Home » US Adult Illicit Cannabis Use Disorder & Medical Marijuana Laws:

US Adult Illicit Cannabis Use Disorder & Medical Marijuana Laws:

Conclusion: Medical marijuana laws appear to have contributed to increased prevalence of illicit cannabis use and cannabis use disorders. State-specific policy changes may also have played a role. While medical marijuana may help some, cannabis-related health consequences associated with changes in state marijuana laws should receive consideration by health care professionals and the public.

View PDF