La legalización del cannabis no aumenta el consumo en la población, California es la prueba
309114" title="" target="_blank">This study conducted by the University of California San Diego among young adults ages 18 to 24. All participants lived in California prior to legalization.
The researchers assumed that taking into account consumer trends and the growth of the recreational market, the numbers in young people would skyrocket. Nothing is further from reality, according to their research, consumption did not increase significantly after legalization and they remained stable in the three years of study.
The authors commented that "When examining marijuana use before and after recreational sales legalization in California, we found that the frequency of use did not change significantly overall, even after legalization."
Specific aspects such as race, age and sex were taken into account to determine the patterns and, although they perceived a slight increase in consumption by women, no trend was perceived in young people. In general, the study revealed that the frequency increased in areas where consumption was not common but was maintained or reduced in others where use was more common.
The researchers concluded that, "When examining marijuana use before and after recreational sales legalization in California, we found that the frequency of use did not change significantly overall, even after legalization."
It is obvious that more studies must be done to determine if the trend continues as the market increases. So far, with this as an example, no link was found between consumption in young adults and legalization.
