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Cannabis Use in United States Has Mirrored Policy Changes
WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2024 – Long-term trends in cannabis use have mirrored policy, with state-level legalization resulting in an increase in use, according to research published online May 22 in...
Cannabis Use Tied to Higher Risk for Psychotic Disorder in Youth
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – There is a strong association between cannabis use and risk for psychotic disorder in adolescents, according to a study published online May 22 in Psychological Medicine....
Teen Cannabis Users' Risk for Psychosis May Be Stronger Than Thought: Study
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – Doctors have long known that excessive marijuana use can trigger psychosis, especially in the young. But new research suggests the link is stronger that ever imagined...
More Americans Now Use Marijuana Each Day Than Alcohol
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – Reflecting changing times and legislation, Americans are now more apt to light up a joint or pop a weed gummy on a daily basis than they are to raise a glass of wine or...
Cannabis Edibles Are Triggering Poisonings Among Older Users
TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 – The legalization of cannabis and the popularity of its edible versions is having an unexpected effect: More seniors landing in emergency departments with overdoses. A new...
U.S. Justice Department Moves to Reclassify Weed as Less Risky Drug
FRIDAY, May 17, 2024 – The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, setting the stage for a significant shift in the nation's drug policy. In a...
Risk From Regular Cannabis Use Perceived as Low in Women With Disabilities
TUESDAY, May 14, 2024 – Women with disabilities have a low likelihood of perceiving a risk for harm from weekly cannabis use, according to a study recently published online in Cannabis and ...
How Long Does Marijuana THC Linger in Breast Milk?
THURSDAY, May 9, 2024 – New mothers who like to smoke marijuana might wind up exposing their babies to THC through their own breast milk, a new study says. THC, the intoxicating compound in...
Tobacco Plus Weed in Pregnancy Could Be Lethal Combo for Baby
THURSDAY, May 9, 2024 – Smoking cigarettes while pregnant has long been known to harm the fetus, but new research shows things get even worse when marijuana is in the mix. The study by a team at...
Big Rise in Emergencies Involving Synthetic Weed Among Kids, Adults
WEDNESDAY, May 8, 2024 – Calls to U.S. poison centers regarding so-called synthetic cannabis jumped 88% between 2021 and 2022, as use of these legally sold products rose, research shows. Synthetic...
Cannabis Use Disorder Increasingly Seen in Teens Scheduled for Surgery
MONDAY, May 6, 2024 – For adolescents scheduled for surgery, the prevalence of cannabis use disorder (CUD) is increasing and is associated with higher odds of postoperative complications, according...
Pediatric Resource Use Less Likely With Legalization of Recreational Cannabis
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 – In cases of cannabis intoxication in children, resource utilization is less likely in states with recreational legalization of cannabis, according to a study published...
Biden Administration Could Reclassify Marijuana as Less Risky Drug
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 – The Justice Department has recommended that marijuana be reclassified as a less dangerous drug, a move that signals a significant shift in U.S. drug policy. The proposal,...
Prenatal Cannabis Use Disorder Increases Risk for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – Prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with a higher risk for subsequent neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, according to a study presented at the annual...
2020 to 2022 Saw Increase in Enrollment in Medical Cannabis Programs
MONDAY, April 8, 2024 – From 2020 to 2022, there was an increase in enrollment in medical cannabis programs but a decrease in jurisdictions with nonmedical adult-use laws, according to a study...
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