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. 2020 Sep 16;11:567887. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.567887
Summary: Public health significance of evidence

• There is a moderate association between cannabis use and physical violence in youths and emerging adults, with a potential dose-response association. Moreover, longitudinal evidence suggests that cannabis use may lead to future violent outbursts.
• There is a small to moderate association between cannabis use/misuse and intimate partner aggression perpetration.
• There is a moderate association between cannabis use and violence in populations with severe mental disorders, with a significant increase for frequent users or those with a cannabis use disorder.
• Evidence highlights that violence should be an important indicator to monitor considering recent cannabis liberalizations in several countries.