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Assessing And Characterizing Marijuana Use Disorders (Dsm-5) — National Survey On Drug Use And Health, United States, 2020, Alejandro Azofeifa-Ujueta
Assessing And Characterizing Marijuana Use Disorders (Dsm-5) — National Survey On Drug Use And Health, United States, 2020, Alejandro Azofeifa-Ujueta
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Despite that marijuana (cannabis) is still considered, under federal law, an illegal Schedule I drug, marijuana is the most commonly used illicit substance in the United States. National trend data has shown that the prevalence of marijuana use has increased over time, particularly among those aged 18 years and older. Some individuals can use marijuana without harm; however, long-term and heavy marijuana users may experience health consequences, including marijuana use disorders (addiction). For the last 20 years, existing national and statelevel epidemiological, surveillance, and research data have analyzed marijuana use disorders (MUD) using previous diagnostic criteria (DSM-IV). There is limited …