According to one analysis, health-related costs per user are eight times higher for drinkers of alcoholic beverages than they are for those who use cannabis, and they are more than 40 times higher for tobacco smokers.
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The study’s authors concluded: “[C]ontinuous cannabis use over 2-years was not associated with an increased psychosis transition rate, and did not worsen clinical symptoms, functioning levels, or overall neurocognition.”
“Symptom improvement was reported by eight of nine patients, including improvements in abdominal pain and swelling, nausea, appetite, and general well-being.”
Investigators opined, “CBD could represent a promising therapeutic perspective for patients with SCD suffering from chronic pain.”
For fiscal year 2022-2023, marijuana tax revenue totaled over $282 million dollars.