THC Consumption Limits Clarify Cannabis Use Disorder Risk

New research defines weekly THC intake levels linked to cannabis use disorder in adults and adolescents, offering a practical framework for safer use discussions.

A UK study suggests that regularly consuming more than about 40 mg of THC per week for adults and 30 mg per week for adolescents is associated with a higher risk of developing cannabis use disorder, supporting the use of standardized THC units in clinical care.

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Cannabis use disorder affects roughly one in five people who use cannabis and can