Review of Research on Cannabis as a Gateway Drug

Read a new report, "Is Cannabis a Gateway Drug? Key Findings and Literature Review."

An analysis of the existing statistical research by the Library of Congress showed mixed results and no clear scientific support for cannabis use leading to harder illicit drug use. Researchers determined that no causal link can be claimed at this time. A new report details the analyses of peer-reviewed statistical studies published between 2008 and 2018, including both human and animal-based studies, on cannabis use and its association with the subsequent use of other illicit drugs. It details the methodological rigor of these studies (i.e., how they were conducted) to evaluate the scientific and statistical evidence and the integrity of their findings. READ MORE DISCLAIMER★☍ ★Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. ☑There is no negative impact on the original works ☑This is also for educational insight/understanding. ☑It is not transformative in nature. ☑The least amount possible was put to use & when possible/applicable derivative works have been applied. ☒Chasing the Wind, llc does not own the rights to this content. They have, in accordance with fair use, been repurposed with the intent of educating and inspiring others. ★★★If any content owners would like their works removed, please contact by email at CopyRightWrites@OUDcollective.com ★★★ _________________________________________________________________ ☉CREATIVE COMMONS COPYRIGHT applies only to original content created by The OUD Collective. Not Fair use materials. Not government materials. See below for our Free-to-use/Fair Use Licensing.