What does the data really say about cannabis use by young people?

We can’t lose sight of the fact that while it is positive that most young people are not using cannabis, for those who do, we need to provide education so they can make decisions that will keep them as safe as possible.
Since cannabis was legalized, there hasn’t been a substantial increase in reported use by young people.
The potential for negative impacts of cannabis on youth has been a primary discussion point both prior and subsequent to legalization. Writing as a neuroscientist and a public health researcher studying cannabis, who are both frequently called upon to comment on this topic, we feel that there are so...

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