Key Takeaways

  • There are few studies on mortality on individuals entering treatment for cannabis usedisorders (CUD).
  • We highlight higher CMRs (Crude Mortality Rates)and SMRs(Standard Mortality Rates) for individuals with both cannabis and alcohol disorders.
  • High and statistically significant SMRs were from circulatory systemdiseases, for men, women, and among CAUDs.
  • The results of our study show that individuals with only cannabis use disorders have a lower mortality risk compared to those with cannabis and alcohol use disorders.

Conclusions: The results of this study show that individuals with only cannabis use disorders have a lower mortality risk compared to those with both cannabis and alcohol use disorders.

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