‘Gateway drug’ no more: Study shows legalizing recreational cannabis does not increase substance abuse

Jan 24, 2023

‘Gateway drug’ no more: Study shows legalizing recreational cannabis does not increase substance abuse

‘Gateway drug’ no more: Study shows legalizing recreational cannabis does not increase substance abuse

by colorado.edu

Legalizing recreational cannabis at the state level does not increase substance use disorders or use of other illicit drugs among adults and, in fact, may reduce alcohol-related problems, according to new CU Boulder research.

The study of more than 4,000 twins from Colorado and Minnesota also found no link between cannabis legalization and increases in cognitive, psychological, social, relationship or financial problems.

Read the full article here.

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