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Cannabis Use Disorder on the Rise | Annapolis News
New research reveals a troubling rise in cannabis use disorder among U.S. adults, with rates climbing for both men and women between 2021 and 2024—challenging the myth that cannabis isn’t addictive. The study, based on nearly 187,000 participants, found disorder prevalence jumped from 7.3% to 9.3% in men and 4.5% to 5.6% in women, especially among those aged 35–49 and 50+. Even as alcohol use disorder declined slightly, cannabis-related issues surged, now affecting an estimated 19.4 million adults. Experts link the rise to higher potency strains and broader legalization, calling for urgent…
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