Cannabis Users Were Twice as Likely to Commit Violence, Review Finds
The review found about twice the odds of violence among cannabis users, while longitudinal studies showed a smaller association.
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Data from hundreds of thousands of people were analyzed: violence was more common among cannabis users, but the research did not prove a direct cause-and-effect relationship.
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MSNBCTV NEWSCannabis users were twice as likely to commit violence, review finds
A review of more than 265,000 people found that cannabis use was associated with higher rates of both committing violence and becoming a victim of it. The researchers say the link is significant but does not prove cannabis itself is the cause.
Cannabis use linked to higher risk of violence, major review finds
People who use cannabis are more likely both to carry out violent acts and to experience violence, according to one of the most comprehensive reviews of the evidence to date, led by researchers at King's College London.
A review of more than 265,000 people conducted by researchers at King's College London reveals that cannabis use is associated with high rates of violent acts, both from the perspective of...
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