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Youth
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Study Finds No Change in Cannabis Perception Among Youth in Adult-Use States
Opponents of legal, adult-use cannabis have long touted the belief that legalization might encourage more kids and young adults to try the drug than if it remains legal. However, myriad studies are challenging this notion.
Canadian Government To Review Cannabis Legalization
The Canadian government is launching a review of cannabis legalization, four years after the groundbreaking Cannabis Act was passed into law.
Report States That Cannabis Legalization Has Not Increased Youth Consumption
CPEAR released a report that discusses how cannabis legalization hasn’t led to increased youth consumption, and includes a list of recommendations on how to continue the effort.
DEA Presents Emoji Explanations for ‘One Pill Can Kill’ Campaign
The DEA's 'One Pill Can Kill' Campaign is an effort to protect youth from drug use and overdose deaths.
Study Shows Alcohol Impacts Cortical Thickness in Young Adults, Cannabis Does Not
A recently published study argues against a theory that says cannabis use causes brain damage.
Study Finds No Evidence Legal Medical Cannabis Increases Youth Marijuana Use
This latest research is consistent with other studies that found no increase in youth cannabis use caused by medical cannabis availability.
New Jersey Governor Considering Change In Law Regarding Underage Cannabis Use
NJ lawmakers want to overturn a provision that would prohibit police officers informing the parents of underage people caught with cannabis.
Newly Published Study Further Discredits Theory That Cannabis Is A Gateway Drug
A new study punches holes in the oft-disregarded "gateway drug" theory.
California Hasn’t Seen An Increase In Young Adult Cannabis Use Since Legalization
A recently published study found no significant increase in youth cannabis use since legalization in California.
Study Finds No Evidence Cannabis Legalization Increases Cannabis Use By Teens
Researchers find that cannabis legalization does not increase teen pot smoking.