The impact of cannabis legalization and decriminalization on acute poisoning: A systematic review

Lit review
by
Allaf, Sara et al

Release Date

2023

Geography

International

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

We aimed to examine the effect of cannabis legalization/decriminalization on acute poisoning.

Findings/Key points

Most studies on the effect of medicinal or recreational cannabis legalization/decriminalization on acute poisoning reported a rise in cannabis poisoning after legalization/decriminalization.

Design/methods

Lit review (30 articles included)

Keywords

Overdose
Decriminalization/legalization
Policy/Regulatory