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Québec: Cannabis use among young people has declined after legalization
Cannabis use among young people aged 15 to 17 in the Canadian province of Québec declined by around 3% between 2018 and 2021, according to data from the “Québec Cannabis Survey”, recently released by the Québec Institute of Statistics. In all other age groups, starting at age 18, cannabis use after legalization has increased over the past three years.
Held between February and June 2021, the third edition of the “Québec Cannabis Survey (QCS)” examined the prevalence and frequency of cannabis use and various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to its use. 
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have had an impact on some users. Of the 20% of Quebecers who used cannabis last year, 24% reported an increase in consumption because of the pandemic, while 72% reported no change in their use. Cannabis users with high levels of psychological distress were, however, more likely to report increased cannabis use due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Québec Institute of Statistics produces, analyzes and disseminates official, objective and quality statistical information on various aspects of Quebec society. The QCS, carried out by the Québec Institute of Statistics on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, is designed to monitor trends in cannabis use. The first edition of the survey was carried out in 2018, before cannabis was legalized. The second (2019) and third (2021) editions continue to study patterns of cannabis use in Quebec and their evolution since legalization.
Detailed results of the third edition will be available in April 2022.
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With a degree in Journalism from the University of Coimbra, Laura Ramos has a postgraduate degree in Photography and has been a Journalist since 1998. Winner of the Business of Cannabis Awards in the category "Journalist of the Year 2024", Laura was a correspondent for Jornal de Notícias in Rome, Italy, and Press Officer in the Office of the Minister of Education of the 21st Portuguese Government. She has an international certification in Permaculture (PDC) and created the street-art photography archive “Say What? Lisbon” @saywhatlisbon. Co-founder and Editor of CannaReporter® and coordinator of PTMC - Portugal Medical Cannabis, Laura directed the documentary “Pacientes” and was part of the steering group of the first Postgraduate Course in GxP's for Medicinal Cannabis in Portugal, in partnership with the Military Laboratory and the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lisbon.
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