Outcomes associated with nonmedical cannabis legalization policy in Canada: taking

stock at the 5-year mark.

James Bromley

V01044918

ATWP 135 A01

Dr. B. J. Day

February 2024
 ACADEMIC SUMMARY
Fischer and Colleagues wrote an article about the outcomes of the legalization of cannabis in
Canada after 5 years. The article addresses the mains points of legalization in the first place
including the youth impact, public health improvement, motor vehicle accident, and the
reduction in black market and illegal selling of marijuana. Using different types to measure the
results of data for example national surveys and time series analyses.

The article outlines a concerning trend with major health incidents related to this drug and
describes how its even more prevalent to overdose/take way too much among the youth in this
country. They also found there is a significant increase in the population who are experimenting
with weed though there hasn’t to be a major increase among the youth.

The article also explains how covid could be off putting these statistics due to everyone being
alone and looking for and escape. And how it could have major influence on people actions.

They also found the legalization brought down race related arrests quite significantly and there
was quite a big social justice positive with the legalization of this drug.

In conclusion the article acknowledges both the successes and challenges associated with the
legalization of the drug.

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References
Fischer, B., Justras-Aswad, D., & Hall, W. (2023). Outcomes associated with nonmedical

cannabis legalization policy. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 195(35), 1351-1353.

https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.230808