Almost 20% of Americans Now Use Cannabis Regularly and Pain Management is the #1 Reason They Use It
June 16, 2024
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Research conducted by experts at the University of California Los Angeles indicates that one in six primary care patients (17%) surveyed reported using cannabis primarily for medical reasons, even though they described it as recreational use. The study also found that a third of participants (34.7%) showed signs of moderate to high risk for cannabis use disorder.