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Cannabis Use Disorder Rises Sharply in US Adults, Study Finds

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A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry reveals a significant increase in Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) among American adults between 2021 and 2024. The research, which analyzed data from over 180,000 individuals, found that CUD prevalence rose from 7.3% to 9.3% in men and from 4.5% to 5.6% in women, with the most pronounced increases seen in middle-aged and older adults. Factors contributing to this rise include the increasing potency of modern cannabis products, greater availability, and declining perceptions of harm, necessitating a public health response focused on education, prevention, and evidence-based treatment. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Omer Awan, Senior Contributor ·

    Cannabis Use Disorder Is Rising— Public Health Needs To Catch Up

    A public health expert explains the rise of cannabis use disorder, what it is, and what it means for public health

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