Prevalence and correlates of cannabis use and dependence in young New Zealanders


Cannabis dependence assessed at age 18 and 21 increased from 6.6% for 18 to 9.6% at 21. unemployment or violent behavior more frequent with cannabis use at 21 years.

Source: Poutton RG, Brooke M, Slarnon WR. Silva PA, Reported in
New Zealand Medical Journal 1997;110:68-70
Filed under: Cannabis/Marijuana,Crime/Violence/Prison,Drug use-various effects on foetus, babies, children and youth,New Zealand :

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