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Article de Périodique
Policy reform with marijuana use: Weighing risks and benefits (2018)
Auteur(s) :
NKEMDIRIM OKERE, A.
Année
2018
Page(s) :
821-823
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
15
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
SAN (Santé publique / Public health)
Thésaurus géographique
ETATS-UNIS
Thésaurus mots-clés
CANNABIS
;
POLITIQUE
;
LEGALISATION
;
SANTE PUBLIQUE
;
USAGE THERAPEUTIQUE
;
USAGE RECREATIF
Résumé :
With the current legalization of medical marijuana and the possibility of recreational use being permitted in some states, the health care benefits associated with the use of marijuana is questionable. States that are on the path of legalizing marijuana, should recognize that as there are perceived positive benefits, there are also many evidence-based negative health consequences which may result in negative economic and societal consequences. As more data on health outcomes regarding the use of marijuana continue to emerge, policies directed toward legalizing marijuana, whether medical or recreational, should consider protecting the society from both harm and societal cost.
Affiliation :
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, USA