Stress, not identity, drives riskier cannabis use among sexually diverse youth, new study finds

 Stress, not identity, drives riskier cannabis use among sexually diverse youth, new study finds

New research finds sexually diverse youth are three times more likely to use cannabis in risky ways—driven by stress, not identity—highlighting the need for better mental health support and equity.

Cannabis is undoubtedly a polarizing substance. On one side: a century of restrictive laws made cannabis illegal. This was based on little science. On the other side: a torrent of wellness claims enc…