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As More Americans Turn to Cannabis, Problem Use Is Increasing

21 million Americans now use cannabis daily, but problem use is rising.

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  1. Detected The first matching coverage entered the Archynetys cluster.
  2. Latest coverage observed Most recent article currently attached to this story cluster.
  3. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 14.
  4. Evidence threshold reached The story had enough independent coverage for an explanatory brief.

Source diversity sample: MedPage Today · Psychology Today · Medical Xpress · washingtonpost.com · The New York Times.

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Answered

How many Americans use cannabis daily?

21 million Americans now use cannabis daily.

What is cannabis use disorder?

Cannabis use disorder is a condition in which a person's use of cannabis leads to significant impairment or distress.

How can consumption patterns help identify people at risk of addiction?

According to Medical Xpress, certain cannabis consumption patterns may indicate a higher risk of developing an addiction.

Where it stands

21 million Americans now use cannabis daily. The number of adults with cannabis use disorder is rising. The New York Times and MedPage Today both note that this is happening as more Americans turn to cannabis. The Washington Post and Psychology Today both note that this is happening despite rising risks. Medical Xpress coverage focuses on how consumption patterns may help identify people at risk of addiction.

The Washington Post coverage is an opinion piece. The people affected are the 21 million Americans who use cannabis daily. The people who stand to lose are those who develop cannabis use disorder. The people who stand to gain are those who can identify people at risk of addiction. The people who stand to lose are those who develop cannabis use disorder.

The people who stand to gain are those who can identify people at risk of addiction. The people who stand to lose are those who develop cannabis use disorder. The people who stand to gain are those who can identify people at risk of addiction.

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