OHSU study finds teen marijuana abuse increases 245% in 20 yearsPosted by On


Calls to poison control centers in the United States related to marijuana abuse by youths increased dramatically in 20 years, a recent study by OHSU researchers found.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (Portland Tribune) — It’s unlikely someone could fatally overdose on marijuana, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

But for some, high doses of marijuana can and do lead to serious health problems, including anxiety and panic attacks, psychotic thinking and hallucinations, doctors say. Marijuana use can also cause unintentional injuries from falls or car crashes, which can be fatal.

Calls to poison control centers in the United States related to intentional misuse and abuse of marijuana by school-age children have increased by 245% in 20 years, according to a recent study by researchers at OHSU. Additionally, the study showed that such calls have been more common than those for alcohol for years.

The findings may reflect how changing marijuana laws across the country are affecting health care systems, the researchers said. They noted that the study provides insight into trends in substance misuse among youths, which remains a national public health challenge.

“This information is important because it will allow researchers to better understand the trends and make recommendations to improve clinical…

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