A recent report recommends that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) take a more prominent role in shaping cannabis policy to address growing public health concerns.
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As marijuana becomes more potent, with THC levels far exceeding those from previous decades, the report highlights the need for federal leadership, especially from health authorities like the CDC. The committee behind the report calls for a shift from the outdated "Just Say No" approach to one that focuses on public health.
The report, commissioned by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, suggests that the CDC should spearhead health campaigns aimed at vulnerable populations, including teens, pregnant women, and older adults. It also emphasizes the need for better monitoring of cannabis use and health outcomes, and the development of best practices for state regulation.
One key recommendation is to limit youth access to cannabis, given its potential to interfere with adolescent brain development and increase risks of mood and anxiety disorders.
Additionally, the report advocates for Congress to close regulatory loopholes and provide more funding to enable the CDC to study the health effects of cannabis. By adopting a more comprehensive health-focused strategy, experts believe that public health can be better protected in the face of rapidly evolving cannabis laws and usage trends
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