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The legalization in CO and WA and all the pro-drug propaganda is taking its toll. More Americans are using, especially the youth, and as a result more people seek treatment for cannabis related disorders.
More Americans are consuming cannabis as their perception of the health risks declines, the U.N. drugs and crime agency said on Thursday, suggesting legalization may further increase its use among the young.
In a finding that could feed into an international debate on the decriminalize of marijuana, it said more people around the world, including in North America, were seeking treatment for cannabis-related disorders.
Research suggests that declining risk perception and increased availability can lead to wider use and to more young people being introduced to the drug, the UNODC said.
Global cannabis use seemed to have decreased, it said, reflecting a decline in some European countries. "However, in the United States, the lower perceived risk of cannabis use has led to an increase in its use,"
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Although the general public may perceive cannabis to be the least harmful illicit drug, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of persons seeking treatment for cannabis use disorders over the past decade,"
The period mentioned by the OP is the last decade, and marijuana has been legal for one year of that period in only two states. The other 48 states far outweigh the 2 legalized states when it comes to statistics even for last year, so it's more likely the other 48 states are responsible for any huge negative trend related to cannabis.
It's worse than I thought. 59% increase in pot related emergency room visits and 14% increase in admissions....... The potency of the drug has increased, which is believed to have led to the increased addiction rates and need for treatment.
The period mentioned by the OP is the last decade, and marijuana has been legal for one year of that period in only two states. The other 48 states far outweigh the 2 legalized states when it comes to statistics even for last year, so it's more likely the other 48 states are responsible for any huge negative trend related to cannabis.
Yes, it is not just about the fact that two States legalized it, it is the long-term pro-drug propaganda telling the youth pot is harmless.
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It's worse than I thought. 59% increase in pot related emergency room visits and 14% increase in admissions....... The potency of the drug has increased, which is believed to have led to the increased addiction rates and need for treatment.
And those numbers are from?
Have anything factual saying there is such a thing as physical addiction to marijuana?
The vast majority are being court ordered to attend treatment classes after being arrested and prosecuted for possession.
Just more propaganda from the prohibitionists.
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The potency of the drug has increased, which is believed to have led to the increased addiction rates and need for treatment.
