Extent of Cannabis Use: Trends, Risks, and Policy Landscape

Cannabis use in the United States has increased significantly in recent years, alongside rapidly evolving state policies that permit medical or recreational use. These shifts raise important questions about public health, including the impact on mental health and substance use disorder risk, adolescent brain development, and the potential harms associated with regular or high-potency use. Variations in state laws create a complex landscape that can influence access, perceptions of risk, and patterns of use across different populations.

This webinar will explore the current policy landscape of cannabis use across the country, highlighting laws and regulations for medical and non-medical consumption and their public health implications. Speakers will also discuss emerging research on the latest trends, potential risks, and harms, with a focus on adolescent use.

Tuesday, October 23rd | 1:00 PM ET

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Speakers:

-Dr. Redonna Chandler, Former Director of the HIV Research Program (HRP), National Institute on Drug Abuse

-Dr. Rosalie Liccardo Pacula, Professor of Health Policy and Economics, University of Southern California

-Jessica Hulsey, Founder and Executive Director of the Addiction Policy Forum