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  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Drug Policy

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  • Cannabis is the most widely used regulated drug globally.
  • Understanding global cannabis use patterns is crucial due to its prevalence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review epidemiological evidence on cannabis use.
  • Organize findings by quantity, location, causes, mechanisms, and prevention/control.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of population surveys, official statistics, and governmental reports.
  • Literature search of MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Google Scholar up to July 2016.

Main Results:

  • Estimated 3-5% global prevalence of cannabis use, primarily non-medical.
  • Significant variations in prevalence across countries and subgroups.
  • Limited evidence on causes and mechanisms; focus on 'gateway' effects and diffusion.

Conclusions:

  • Current knowledge is strong on cannabis use frequency but weak on other aspects.
  • A changing regulatory landscape necessitates new bodies for evidence generation.
  • Government-sponsored research may not meet demand for balanced, definitive evidence.