TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - International perspectives on the implications of cannabis legalization: a systematic review and thematic analysis
JO  - International journal of environmental research and public health
A1  - Bahji, Anees
A1  - Stephenson, Callum
SP  - e16173095
EP  - e16173095
VL  - 16
IS  - 17
N2  - The legality, recreational and medical use of cannabis varies widely by country and region but remains largely prohibited internationally. In October 2018, Canada legalized the recreational use of cannabis-a move many viewed as controversial. Proponents of legalization have emphasized the potential to eradicate the marijuana black market, improve quality and safety control, increase tax revenues, improve the availability of medical cannabis, and lower gang-related drug violence. Conversely, opponents of legalization have stressed concerns about cannabis' addictive potential, second-hand cannabis exposure, potential exacerbation of underlying and established mental illnesses, as well as alterations in perception that affect safety, particularly driving. This systematic review synthesizes recent international literature on the clinical and public health implications of cannabis legalization.      Keyword: Cannabis impaired driving  <p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1661-7827
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16173095
ID  - ref1
ER  -