Marijuana use disorder is on the rise nationally
Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health
Columbia University Medical Center
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
March 16, 2016
"'An increasing number of American adults do not perceive marijuana use as harmful,' said Hasin. 'While some can use marijuana without harms, other users do experience negative consequences, which can include mental and physical problems, and impaired functioning. This paper helps provide information on some of those risks.'"
"The percentage of Americans who reported using marijuana in the past year more than doubled between 2001-2002 and 2012-2013, and the increase in marijuana use disorders during that time was nearly as large. This latest research also showed that 2.5 percent of adults -- nearly 6 million people -- experienced marijuana use disorder in the past year, while 6.3 percent had met the diagnostic criteria for the disorder at some point in their lives.
"In a study published last year, Dr. Hasin reported that three out of 10 marijuana users experienced marijuana abuse or dependence in 2012-13."
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160316105703.htm
Columbia University Medical Center
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
March 16, 2016
"'An increasing number of American adults do not perceive marijuana use as harmful,' said Hasin. 'While some can use marijuana without harms, other users do experience negative consequences, which can include mental and physical problems, and impaired functioning. This paper helps provide information on some of those risks.'"
"The percentage of Americans who reported using marijuana in the past year more than doubled between 2001-2002 and 2012-2013, and the increase in marijuana use disorders during that time was nearly as large. This latest research also showed that 2.5 percent of adults -- nearly 6 million people -- experienced marijuana use disorder in the past year, while 6.3 percent had met the diagnostic criteria for the disorder at some point in their lives.
"In a study published last year, Dr. Hasin reported that three out of 10 marijuana users experienced marijuana abuse or dependence in 2012-13."
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160316105703.htm