"One THC unit, defined as 5 milligrams, is analogous to the standard unit used to compare beer, wine and spirits in alcohol research. Based on surveys of consumption patterns and a clinical diagnosis at the end of the study, the researchers derived thresholds that mark the difference between unremarkable consumption and cannabis use disorder. A cannabis use disorder is present when someone can no longer control their cannabis consumption and continues to use despite clear problems in everyday life."
"Even just a few joints a week can make a difference measured in milligrams of THC. A new study by researcher Rachel L. Thorne and her team provides the first concrete thresholds for the weekly dose at which the risk of cannabis use disorder increases significantly. Thorne is a research associate in the psychology department at the University of Bath, UK, whose areas of expertise include cannabis use and its consequences for youth and adult health."
Data came from participants who had used cannabis in the past year: 85 adolescents (aged 16–17) and 65 adults (aged 26–29). One THC unit was defined as 5 milligrams to create a standard comparable to alcohol units. Surveys of consumption patterns plus a clinical diagnosis were used to derive weekly THC thresholds that separate unremarkable use from cannabis use disorder. The threshold was around 6 THC units (≈30 mg) per week for adolescents and around 8 units (≈40 mg) per week for adults, with higher values for moderate to severe disorder. Only abstinence is completely risk-free.
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