Surge in cannabis-related injuries since it was legalised in Canada

Canopy Growth CEO Bruce Linton making his first legal sale of recreational cannabis to Nikki Rose and Ian Power on October 17, 2018, at the Tweed shop in St John's Newfoundland. Picture: Paul Daly/Canadian Press/AP

A review of almost 50 research papers on the impact of cannabis legalisation in Canada has found an increase in attendances at emergency departments for intentional and accidental cannabis-related injuries in young children and teenagers.

It also found an increase in cannabis use among 18-24 year-olds.