What are the risks and benefits of cannabis use? New report sheds light
Written by Honor Whiteman
Published: Friday 13 January 2017
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With cannabis legalization on the rise across the United States, it is more important than ever to get a clear understanding of the drug's health benefits and risks. In a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, researchers analyzed more than 10,000 scientific studies on cannabis and cannabis-derived products in order to help meet this need, and they came to some interesting conclusions.
The researchers conclude that cannabis could be beneficial for chronic pain, but it may increase the risk of mental health problems.
Cannabis is a drug derived from the plant Cannabis sativa. It is most commonly used in the form of marijuana, which is produced from the dried leaves of the cannabis plant.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S. In 2014, approximately 22.2 million people in the country reported using marijuana over the course of a month.
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