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Alexis Wnuk
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Sub Editor, New Scientist
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By Alexis Wnuk| New Scientist Verified Cannabis is the most used illicit substance in the world, with an estimated 219 million people using it in 2021. Nowhere is it more popular than in the US and Canada. In 2021, 52 million people aged 12 and older in the US used cannabis, roughly 1 in 5 people in this age group. Those figures have been inching upwards over the last few decades – a fact that isn’t that surprising given the expanded access to legal (or quasi-legal) cannabis and a shift in attitudes towards the drug.
By Alexis Wnuk| New Scientist Verified Weed isn’t like it used to be. The psychoactive potency of cannabis is on the rise, which means that so too are the risks of potentially harmful side effects. With a growing acceptance of the drug around the world, as well as legalisation in many countries and US states, regulators are asking one question with increasing urgency: just how much stronger is today’s cannabis?
By Alexis Wnuk| New Scientist Verified Cannabis is the most used illicit substance in the world, with an estimated 219 million people using it in 2021. Nowhere is it more popular than in the US and Canada. In 2021, 52 million people aged 12 and older in the US used cannabis, roughly 1 in 5 people in this age group. Those figures have been inching upwards over the last few decades – a fact that isn’t that surprising given the expanded access to legal (or quasi-legal) cannabis and a shift in attitudes towards the drug.
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New Scientist
New Scientist is a prominent weekly science and technology magazine that has been published since November 22, 1956. Based in London, it offers English-language editions in the UK, the US, and Australia, along with a monthly Dutch-language edition. Owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust since March 2021, the magazine aims to report and interpret scientific advancements within societal and cultural contexts. The magazine covers a wide array of topics, including news, features, reviews, and commentary on science and technology. It also publishes speculative articles that range from technical discussions to philosophical insights. One of its key services is New Scientist Jobs, a platform that connects scientists with employment opportunities across various fields, including life sciences, physics, and chemistry. The magazine is available in both online and print formats, catering to a diverse readership of around 308,330 individuals interested in scientific ideas and discoveries.
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