Cannabis users were twice as likely to commit violence, review finds

Automatically curated summary from ScienceDaily — Mind & Brain.

According to a review reported by ScienceDaily involving more than 265,000 individuals, cannabis use is associated with elevated rates of committing violent acts as well as becoming a victim of violence. The headline notes that cannabis users were twice as likely to commit violence. Crucially, the researchers emphasize that while the observed link between cannabis use and violent outcomes is statistically significant, the review does not prove that cannabis use directly causes violent behavior or victimization.

Context and limitations

The findings represent a statistical association rather than a proven causal relationship, and the source material is limited to a brief feed excerpt rather than the full research article.