Kinjal Shah, Umm E Farwa, Ankitha Vanaparti, Savan Patel, Manisha Kanumuri, Oshin Vashishth, Nadia Hossain, Roopali Dahiya, Mallareddy Banala, Fredy Reynaldo Pavon Enamorado, Abhiraj S Patel, Huzaifa Nadeem, Ravi Kanani, Hardik D Desai, Kamal H Sharma, Sharanya Tripathi
INTRODUCTION: Cannabis is one of the most widely used psychoactive substances globally, with an increasing trend in its legalization for both medical and recreational purposes in various countries. While cannabis offers potential therapeutic benefits, its regular use can lead to the development of Cannabis Use Disorders (CUDs). Understanding the epidemiology of CUDs is crucial in assessing the public health burden associated with cannabis use. METHODS: Epidemiological parameters of CUDs were assessed using the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) methodology across different age-groups, years, sexes, and locations worldwide from 1990-2019...
March 2024: Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care