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Advancing Healthy Communities: Cannabis data shows significant impact on physical and mental health of youth and young adults

By Seraphina Eberhardt

Photo: "Cannabis Understands - 2017" by Jurassic Blueberries is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

September 4, 2025 (San Diego) -- New data shows a concerning trend: today’s high-potency cannabis products are linked to sharp increases in youth mental health crises, hospital visits, and addiction. On July 16, community members gathered for an important briefing hosted by the San Diego Imperial Valley High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) and the International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (IASIC).


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