More teens with cannabis use disorder are facing treatment delays, study finds

By: Amanda Watford

Outlets: Stateline

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 682

Last Updated: 6 days, 18 hours ago

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As federal officials consider whether to reclassify marijuana under federal drug law, a new study has found that more American teenagers seeking treatment for cannabis use disorder, known as CUD, are facing longer wait times before receiving care.

The study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, analyzed national data from more than 124,000 adolescent admissions to publicly funded substance use treatment facilities between 2012 and 2022. Researchers found that after several years …

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