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What we’re reading:

The Drug Review: Marijuana Dispensaries Sell To Thousands Of Minors Every Year. Link
Brookings Institute: State cannabis reform is putting social justice front and center. Link
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs: Cannabis retailer communication about cannabis products, health benefits and risks: A mystery shopper study of licensed retailers in 5 US cities. Link
Our Underestimated Cannabis Problem and What to Do About - OHSU child and adolescent psychologist David Rettew, M.D. discusses the increasing use of cannabis among young people and the negative consequences. Dr. Rettew argues that the public perception of cannabis as a harmless drug is misguided and that it can have serious effects on mental health, cognitive function, and academic performance. The article also highlights the need for more research on the long-term effects of cannabis use and for better education and prevention efforts to address the issue. The author suggests that parents, educators, and healthcare providers should be more proactive in discussing the risks of cannabis use with young people and promoting healthy alternatives. Link
HHS Surgeon General - Youth Mental Health: This link leads to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Surgeon General’s website focusing on youth mental health, providing information about the mental health challenges faced by young people today. Link
Oregon Live - Mental Health Challenges in Oregon: An editorial from Oregon Live discussing the state's focus on mental health challenges, with a particular emphasis on issues faced in Oregon. Link
Columbia Psychiatry - Cannabis Use Risks: A study by Columbia University's Department of Psychiatry highlighting the risks associated with recreational cannabis use among adolescents in the U.S., including adverse mental health and life outcomes. Link
Oregon Healthy Teens Survey 2019: The 2019 State of Oregon Profile Report from the Oregon Healthy Teens Survey, offering data on health-related behaviors and attitudes among Oregon's youth. Link
Oregon State University - Cannabis Use in Legalized States: An article discussing how frequent cannabis use has become more common among young adults in states that have legalized cannabis, focusing on non-college-attending youth. Link
Oregon Student Health Survey 2022: The 2022 report from the Oregon Student Health Survey, providing comprehensive data on health behaviors among Oregon students. Link
NIDA - Is Marijuana Addictive?: A National Institute on Drug Abuse publication discussing whether marijuana is addictive, covering various aspects of marijuana use and its addictive potential. Link
SAMHSA - 2022 NSDUH National Findings: The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health report from SAMHSA, providing national data on the use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Link
U.S. Congress Bill Text: The text of a specific bill from the 117th Congress, potentially relevant to the context of the document. Link
IASIC Library: The International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (IASIC) library, offering a collection of resources and scientific literature on the impact of cannabis. Link
NIH - Cannabis Use and Effects: A table from the National Institutes of Health outlining the prevalence and effects of cannabis use, providing comprehensive statistics and data. Link