自2013年以来,与经常吸食大麻,特别是女孩吸食大麻相关联的安大略青少年心理痛苦几乎增加了两倍。 Ontario teen psychological distress nearly tripled since 2013, linked to frequent cannabis use, especially among girls.

自2013年以来,安大略省青少年的心理痛苦几乎增加了两倍,新的麦克马斯特大学的一项研究将增加的吸毒率与经常吸食大麻,特别是女孩吸食大麻的频率联系起来。 Psychological distress among Ontario teens has nearly tripled since 2013, with a new McMaster University study linking increased rates to frequent cannabis use, especially among girls. 研究人员对来自35 000多名学生的数据进行了分析,发现青少年每年使用大麻40次以上,报告困境的可能性高18%,这一趋势在2013年未见。 Analyzing data from over 35,000 students, researchers found teens using cannabis 40+ times yearly were 18% more likely to report distress, a trend not seen in 2013. 研究报告指出,今天大麻药效较高,并建议使用大麻可能与未满足的心理健康需求相关联。 The study notes higher cannabis potency today and suggests use may be linked to unmet mental health needs. 研究者强调在青年心理健康持续面临挑战的情况下, 需要进一步调查及更新公共卫生战略。 While causation isn't confirmed, researchers stress the need for further investigation and updated public health strategies amid ongoing youth mental health challenges.