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Commercial cannabis markets increase use and health risks

Published 19 June 2026

A major international study has found that decriminalizing cannabis does not lead to increased use, but the creation of commercial, for-profit markets is linked to higher consumption, greater addiction, and more hospital admissions for psychosis.

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