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Source:

Dawson, D., Stjepanovic, D., Lorenzetti, V., Cheung, C., Hall, W., & Leung, J. (2024). The prevalence of cannabis use disorders in people who use medicinal cannabis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 111263.

Highlights

-The prevalence of cannabis use disorders in people who use medicinal cannabis is estimated at 25% (CI: 18-33%).
-People with chronic non-cancer pain, mental health or substance use disorders may have a higher risk of cannabis use disorder.
-The study highlights the need to carefully consider the risk of cannabis use disorder when prescribing medicinal cannabis.

The prevalence of cannabis use disorders in people who use medicinal cannabis A systematic review and meta-analysis.pdf

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