Distance to Cannabis Shops and Age of Onset of Cannabis Use
研究荷兰大麻店距离对青少年首次使用大麻年龄的影响，发现居住在大麻店20公里以内的人起始年龄更小。
In the Netherlands, cannabis use is quasi-legalized. Small quantities of cannabis can be bought in cannabis shops. We investigate how the distance to the nearest cannabis shop affects the age of onset of cannabis use. We use a mixed proportional hazard rate framework to take account of observable as well as unobservable characteristics that influence the uptake of cannabis. We find that distance matters. Individuals who grow up within 20 km of a cannabis shop have a lower age of onset.