Consistent with other studies, researchers concluded, “Adult-use sales were not associated with an increase in lifetime or past 30-day marijuana use.”
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Eighty-four percent of those surveyed reported quality of life improvements following their use of cannabis.
Sixty-three percent of those surveyed acknowledged having received a doctor’s authorization to use cannabis to alleviate their symptoms.
Investigators concluded, “These findings challenge the stereotype that marijuana … users are less active than their non-using counterparts.”
Consistent with other surveys, most respondents said that they were “insufficiently informed” to discuss medical cannabis options with their patients.
Historically, Gov. Youngkin has expressed little support for legislation liberalizing the state’s marijuana policies.
Scientists acknowledged that their findings were “in line with previous studies stating that legalization had no significant impact on ED’s consultations for psychosis.”
Most respondents said that their attitudes toward cannabis had become more favorable as they grew older.