Teen use of cannabis has dropped in New Zealand, but legalisation could make access easier
- Written by Jude Ball, Research Fellow in Public Health, University of Otago
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As New Zealand prepares for a referendum on legalising recreational cannabis, the latest surveys show opposite trends for cannabis use by adults and adolescents.
Adult use of cannabis has risen sharply over the last few years, reflecting softening attitudes towards the drug. But our study, published today, shows cannabis use in...