Award

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control 5R01CE003675-02

CE24-012 - The Impact of Recreational Cannabis Legalization on Substance Use Outcomes

Recipient

Northwestern University

Award Amount

$319,336.00

Ceiling

$319,336.00

Awarded

June 16, 2025

Identifier

5R01CE003675-02

Research project funded by NIH to study the impact of recreational cannabis legalization on substance use and overdose rates in the US, led by Lindsay Allen at Northwestern University.

Description

This project aims to assess the impact of recreational cannabis legalization on substance use and overdose rates across the United States. The research will employ a rigorous, quasi-experimental methodology and is led by Lindsay Allen, an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University. The project is funded by the NIH and has a total award amount of $319,336. The project duration is from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2027.

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