We developed 10 major recommendations for lower-risk use: (1) the most effective way to avoid cannabis use-related health risks is abstinence, (2) avoid early age initiation of cannabis use (i.e., definitively before the age of 16 years), (3) choose low-potency tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or balanced THC-to-cannabidiol (CBD)-ratio cannabis The Lower Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines (LRCUG) are an evidence-based public health intervention tool, allowing cannabis users to modify and reduce their risks for health harms by following scientifically grounded recommendations. The 2017 guideline is the result of a comprehensive scientific update and revisions to the original guideline Select search scope, currently: articles+ all catalog, articles, website, & more in one search; catalog books, media & more in the Stanford Libraries' collections; articles+ journal articles & other e-resources Evidence indicates that a substantial extent of the risk of adverse health outcomes from cannabis use may be reduced by informed behavioral choices among users, and the population-level impact of the LRCUG toward reducing cannabis use-related health risks should be evaluated. BACKGROUND Cannabis use is common in North America, especially among young people, and is associated with a risk of Lower-risk cannabis use guidelines: A comprehensive update of evidence and recommendations. B. Fischer, C. Russell, P. Sabioni, W. Van Den Brink, B. Le Foll, W. Hall BACKGROUND: Cannabis use is common in North America, especially among young people, and is associated with a risk of various acute and chronic adverse health outcomes. Cannabis co Cannabis use is common in North America, especially among young people, and is associated with a risk of various acute and chronic adverse health outcomes. Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines: A Comprehensive Update of Evidence and Recommendations. Research paper by Benedikt B Fischer, Cayley C Russell, Pamela P Sabioni, Wim W van den Brink Downloadable! Background. Cannabis use is common in North America, especially among young people, and is associated with a risk of various acute and chronic adverse health outcomes. Cannabis control regimes are evolving, for example toward a national legalization policy in Canada, with the aim to improve public health, and thus require evidence-based interventions. MAIN RESULTS. For most recommendations, there was at least "substantial" (i.e., good-quality) evidence. We developed 10 major recommendations for lower-risk use: (1) the most effective way to avoid cannabis use-related health risks is abstinence, (2) avoid early age initiation of cannabis use (i.e., definitively before the age of 16 years), (3) choose low-potency tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or My Research and Language Selection Sign into My Research Create My Research Account English; Help and support. Support Center Find answers to questions about products, access, use, setup, and administration.; Contact Us Have a question, idea, or some feedback? We want to hear from you. BACKGROUND: Cannabis use is common in North America, especially among young people, and is associated with a risk of various acute and chronic adverse Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines: A Comprehensive Update of E