Minors and Online Marijuana Accessibility —Navigating the Digital Backdoors

To the Editor The study by Terala et al on minors ’ access to marijuana through online dispensaries emphasizes the concerning ease with which minors are able to obtain marijuana online. Their research offers a detailed depiction of the burgeoning digital marijuana marketplace. It seamlessly connects the industry’s growth to the challenges of re gulatory oversight, a problem evident in the expanding medical cannabis sector. The authors’ exploration of this matter is commendable, unearthing pressing truths that need attention. The confluence of unregulated online marketplaces and the burgeoning demand for marijuana mirrors a pattern we hav e seen in other industries.
Source: JAMA Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research