Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: The prevalence of marijuana use has doubled in the past decade. One in eight US adults now reports use of marijuana in the past year. 1 Despite increasing use, our understanding of the risks and benefits of marijuana use is limited. 1 , 2 , 3 The National Academy of Sciences, editorials, and numerous systematic reviews have called for more research. 1 , 2 , 3 Despite concerns within the scientific community, only 33% of the public perceive “great risk” from weekly marijuana use compared to 50% in 2002. 1 The public appears to believe that recreational marijuana use is safe and even has health benefits. 1
Language: English
Subfield: Pharmacology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $5,290
Awards: An Evaluation of Novel Domains for Predicting 30-Day Readmission, G2051006376, G289723095, G4102770861, Impact of marijuana on adherence, risk factor control and cardiovascular events, Comparative Effectiveness of Carotid Artery Revascularization vs Medical Therapy, G9000003249, Cancer Center Support Grant
OpenAlex ID: W2805521926