Trends in cannabis use in New Jersey: Effects of COVID‐19 and cannabis legalization

Abstract Objectives: With the legalization of cannabis in New Jersey on April 21, 2022, including the licensing of cannabis dispensaries, concerns have arisen about potential adverse events related to cannabis use. Here, we explore temporal trends and risk factors for cannabis‐related harm in both adult and pediatric cannabis‐related visits at a tertiary care academic institution. Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review and temporal trend analysis via the electronic health record from May 1, 2019 to October 31, 2022, covering