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Self-reported cannabis use in the United States increased substantially between 2008 and 2022, with particularly pronounced growth in daily or near-daily consumption, while high-frequency alcohol use remained stable or declined during the same period.

A qualitative study of 169 Colorado adults aged 60 and older found most preferred combination THC-CBD edible products over single-cannabinoid options when seeking relief from pain, sleep, and mood symptoms.

“The prevalence of internalizing problems increased more rapidly among Canadians who used cannabis compared to those who do not.” — Study authors

“It’s not a case of cannabis being all good or all bad. It depends on how people are using it, what outcomes you’re looking at, what products are being used, for what reasons, and what part of the lifespan.” — Anika Guha, Ph.D., CU Anschutz

“Patients and doctors [lack] enough research to inform medical guidelines and many patients are using these products without talking to their doctor about them.” —Senior White House official

Reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to a lower schedule would significantly ease the regulatory burden on researchers.