JOURNAL ARTICLE

Findings in Marijuana Laws Reported from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Racial and Ethnic Differences in Suicide Mortality Among Youth Aged 12-25 Years Following Medical and Recreational Cannabis Legalization in the U.S).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 253 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on research examining the impact of cannabis legalization on suicide rates among U.S. youth, particularly across different racial and ethnic groups. Conducted by investigators at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the study analyzed suicide mortality data from 2000 to 2019, revealing that medical and recreational cannabis laws are associated with increased suicide rates among Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic youth. The findings suggest that the effects of cannabis laws on suicide mortality may vary by race and ethnicity, indicating a need for further investigation into the mechanisms behind these disparities to inform legislative reform. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/11, p253
  • Document Type:Abstract
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:189308622
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