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Acute Care for Cannabis Use Increases Risk for Subsequent New Dementia Diagnosis
FRIDAY, April 18, 2025 – Individuals seeking acute care for cannabis use have an increased risk for a new dementia diagnosis compared with those with all-cause hospital-based care or the general...
CBD Cannabis Extracts Could Reduce Autism Symptoms in Youth
WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2025 – Cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extracts appear to provide meaningful benefits for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a review...
Heavy Weed Use Increases Risk Of Dementia
WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2025 – Middle-aged folks and seniors whose weed use lands them in the hospital are at higher risk for developing dementia within a matter of years, a new study says. An ER visit...
Medical Cannabis Improves Health-Related Quality of Life With Chronic Conditions
WEDNESDAY, April 9, 2025 – Prescribing medical cannabis to patients with chronic health conditions may improve health-related quality of life (HRQL), as well as some specific symptoms such as pain,...
Real-World Cannabis Use Disorder During Pregnancy May Be Underestimated
WEDNESDAY, April 9, 2025 – Commercial administrative claims data reveal slightly higher rates of cannabis use disorder (CUD) diagnoses during pregnancy than in previous research, according to a...
CBD Could Calm Kids With Autism
TUESDAY, April 8, 2025 – A non-intoxicating extract of cannabis appears to help children and teenagers with autism, a new study says. Cannabidiol (CBD) enhanced social responsiveness, reduced...
ACP: Guidance Provided for Use of Cannabis in Chronic Noncancer Pain Management
MONDAY, April 7, 2025 – In a best practice guideline issued by the American College of Physicians and published online April 4 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, advice is presented for clinicians...
Exposure to Maternal Cannabis Use Disorder Ups Risk for Youth Behavioral Disorders
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 – Children exposed to maternal cannabis use disorder (CUD) during pregnancy and postpartum have an increased risk for later behavioral disorders, according to a study...
Weed Users At Greater Risk For Heart Attack, Stroke
WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 – Weed users are much more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening heart condition than people who don’t indulge, a new study says. Adults under 5...
ACC: Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Risk for MI in People Aged 50 Years and Younger
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 – Cannabis use is associated with an increased risk for adverse cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction (MI), according to a study published online March 18 in...
Weed Use During Pregnancy Triples Risk Of Behavioral Problems In Kids
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 – Some women turn to weed during pregnancy to help deal with common issues like nausea, sleep problem and stress. Unfortunately, they could be endangering their unborn...
Experts Warn Marijuana Ads Are Reaching Kids Through Social Media
THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2025 – A legal loophole is allowing marijuana ads to slip past regulations and land right in front of kids on social media, a new report shows. Although the federal Controlled...
Mortality Up for Individuals Who Need Hospital-Based Care for Cannabis Addiction
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 – Individuals who require hospital-based care for cannabis use disorder (CUD) have an increased risk for premature death, according to a study published online Feb. 6 in...
Pain Linked to Increased Odds of Cigarette, Cannabis Use in Cancer Survivors
MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 – Among cancer survivors, pain is associated with an increased likelihood of cigarette smoking and cannabis use, according to a study published online Feb. 10 in Cancer....
Increase Seen in Cases of Schizophrenia Linked to Cannabis Use Disorder
FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 – The proportion of incident cases of schizophrenia associated with cannabis use disorder (CUD) almost tripled from the prelegalization to legalization of nonmedical cannabis...
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