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"Rising Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Anxiety-Related Hospital Visits"

A study in Canada found that a third of individuals who visited the emergency room for cannabis use went on to develop anxiety disorders within three years, with men and younger people at greater risk. The study adds to growing evidence of the dangers of cannabis legalization in North America, with critics warning of higher rates of mental health problems, substance abuse, and stoned driving. Meanwhile, the US is also grappling with the impact of legalization, as more teenagers try cannabis and end up in hospital, prompting calls for stricter regulation and awareness of the risks.