Cannabis
Our work in Cannabis
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Comparison of Hospital Claims and Poison Center Data to Evaluate Health Impact of Opioids, Cannabis and Synthetic Cannabinoids
Schaeffer Center experts compare hospital claims data (Colorado Hospital Association (CHA)) and poison center cases to describe opioid, cannabis and synthetic cannabinoid-related healthcare encounters and exposures in Colorado from 2013 to 2017.
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Cannabis Flower Prices and Transitions to Legal Sources After Legalization in Canada, 2019–2020
Schaeffer experts analyze if consumers in Canada are purchasing through the legal market or still purchasing from other sources.
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Trends in Cannabis Involvement and Risk of Alcohol Involvement in Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities in the United States, 2000‒2018
This study assesses To assess cannabis and alcohol involvement among motor vehicle crash (MVC) fatalities in the United States.
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Changes in Emergency Department Encounters for Vomiting After Cannabis Legalization in Colorado
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome is an emerging clinical issue associated with cannabis use. Legalization of cannabis has led to an increase in vomiting-related illnesses in health care settings.
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Kids and Cannabis: California Dispensaries Lack Adequate Screening to Keep Out Minors, USC-UCSD study finds
The study of 700 licensed cannabis dispensaries found many retail locations have inadequate screening processes.
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Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines (LRCUG) for Reducing Health Harms From Non-Medical Cannabis Use: A Comprehensive Evidence and Recommendations Update
Cannabis use is common, especially among young people, and is associated with risks for various health harms. Some jurisdictions have recently moved to legalization/regulation pursuing public health goals. Evidence-based ‘Lower Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines’ (LRCUG) and recommendations were previously developed to reduce modifiable risk factors of cannabis-related adverse health outcomes; related evidence has evolved substantially since.
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As States Move to Legalize Cannabis, Potency Left Unregulated
Single-use purchase limits of cannabis in states that have legalized typically allow for enough THC to supply a daily user for an entire month or more.
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Current U.S. State Cannabis Sales Limits Allow Large Doses for Use or Diversion
Single-use purchase limits of cannabis in states that have legalized typically allow for enough THC to supply a daily user for an entire month or more.
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Legalizing Marijuana, once a Pipe Dream on Capitol Hill, Takes an Important Step Forward
Rosalie Liccardo Pacula writes about strengths and weakness in the MORE Act along with additional policy ideas that could strengthen regulation and better protect consumers.
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States Need to Wake up to Public Health Risks From Cannabis
Legalizing cannabis brings states notable benefits, like a boost in tax revenues. But they’ve pushed public health considerations to the sidelines.
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