We asked scientists: Is it okay to use a little bit of cannabis?

PremiumRichard SimaWashington Post·6 Sep, 2026 06:00 PM7 mins to readNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, September 7, 2026.

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Cannabis is more popular than ever, with more than 21% of Americans 12 and older saying they used it in the past year. Older adults are the fastest-growing group of cannabis users in the country, and there

We asked scientists: Is it okay to use a little bit of cannabis?

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