Cannabis use and hospitalizations up 5 years after legalization, researchers say

Cannabis use and hospitalizations up 5 years after legalization, researchers say

The amount of Canadians using cannabis has increased by 25 per cent since it was legalized five years ago, a new commentary in the Canadian Medical Association Journal stated. But hospitalizations are also on the rise, prompting some doctors to say more information and better policies are needed to better mitigate negative outcomes.

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