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1Innovative Programs Research Group, School of Social Work, University of Washington, 909 NE 43rd St, Suite #304, Seattle, WA 98105, United States.
Abstract:
Eight states and the District of Columbia have legalized the recreational use of cannabis for adults and more are expected to follow suit. After alcohol, cannabis is the most commonly used drug by adolescents. Consumption of this drug during this developmental period poses unique risks. Therefore, attention must be paid both to how legalization affects adolescents and how tailored interventions can effectively address their needs for assistance. This commentary offers considerations for how legalization might be crafted so as to benefit adolescents. It additionally focuses on how services might be designed to reach and intervene with teens who are questioning their use or are experiencing a cannabis use disorder and desire assistance in quitting.
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