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On Point | Podcast
The future of cannabis research and regulations
Dec 20, 2024
Maya Solovitz, a science and public policy reporter and author of "Undoing Drugs," teams up with Ziva Cooper, UCLA’s cannabis expert, to discuss the surge in cannabis use, now surpassing alcohol. They explore the implications of this trend, including health impacts and changing social acceptance. The duo tackles the complexities of cannabis research, facing regulatory hurdles, and debates the ethics and effects of growing potency. Lastly, they call for a reevaluation of cannabis classifications, arguing for evidence-based regulations.
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- The significant rise in daily cannabis use, now surpassing alcohol, highlights changing societal attitudes and increasing accessibility since 1979.
- The urgent need for updated research on cannabis potency and long-term health effects is hindered by its current classification as a Schedule 1 drug.
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The Rise of Daily Cannabis Use
Daily marijuana use in the United States has become more prevalent than daily alcohol consumption. Recent data reveals a significant increase in per capita daily and near-daily cannabis users, which has risen 15-fold since 1979. Around 17.7 million Americans now consume marijuana almost daily, reflecting changing societal attitudes and diminished legal risks associated with cannabis. Despite still having more alcohol users in absolute numbers, the cultural acceptance and accessibility of marijuana have contributed to its rising popularity.
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