Cannabis use and abuse among teens and young adults have changed in some ways after it became legal. On the one hand, some studies have found that when weed is legalized, more young people use it. For instance, a report in the journal Pediatrics found that the use of marijuana by teens and young adults …
There are conflicting effects of legalized cannabis on crime. There exists a divergence of research regarding the impact of cannabis legalization on crime rates, with some studies indicating a decline and others an increase. Research indicating a decline in crime rates includes: According to a study published in Criminology & Public Policy, violent crime rates …
Cannabis consumption has been shown to either initiate or exacerbate a variety of mental health conditions, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, and psychosis. Individuals already at risk for certain illnesses are more susceptible to this phenomenon. Research on the effects of smoking cannabis on one’s health over the long term is still ongoing; …
Cannabis usage can influence blood coagulation, making blood clot formation more straightforward. A blood clot in a blood artery going to the brain can impede blood flow and result in a stroke. While the risk of stroke from cannabis usage is modest, it remains a worry for people who use the substance daily. It is …