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It Only Takes a Bite of a Marijuana Edible to Send a Child to the Hospital

MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – Brightly colored "edibles" can be tempting for young kids and are more widely available now that many U.S. states have legalized cannabis for recreational and medical use....

THC Dose Predicts Severe, Prolonged Toxicity in Children Younger Than 6 Years

MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 – For children younger than 6 years, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) dose is a significant predictor of severe and prolonged toxicity, according to a study published online Aug. 28...

Considerable Increases in Marijuana Use Seen in Young, Midlife Adults

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 – Past-year marijuana use has increased considerably among young and midlife adults, according to a report published by Monitoring the Future. Megan E. Patrick, Ph.D., from...

Marijuana Use by Youth: After Legalization, Education Seems to Matter

THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 – After their U.S. states legalize marijuana, young adults who aren't in college are more likely than college kids to use the drug and progress to cannabis use disorder, a new...

With Marijuana's Legalization, Cannabis Poisonings Are on the Rise

THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 – In recent years, the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana has become the new normal across much of North America. The problem: New research finds that as...

Cannabis Poisoning Increased After Legalization, Especially in Children

THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 – The legalization/decriminalization of medicinal or recreational cannabis is associated with an increase in cannabis poisonings, according to a review published online July...

Cannabis-Involved ED Visit Rates Increased Among Youth During Pandemic

FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 – During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, 2021, and 2022, the mean weekly cannabis-involved emergency department visit rates among young persons were higher than the...

Monkey Study Suggests Hazards of Marijuana Use During Pregnancy

TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 – Marijuana use during pregnancy may impact the baby’s brain development and long-term health, according to new research with monkeys. THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) – t...

Strong Marijuana Habit Could Raise Odds for Complications During Surgery

TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 – Using marijuana regularly might increase the risk for complications during and after surgery, and doctors should address this when planning operations, a new study suggests....

Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Perioperative Complications

TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 – For adults undergoing major surgery, cannabis use disorder is associated with a modest increased risk for perioperative mortality and morbidity, according to a study...

FDA Sends Warning to Companies Selling THC Products That Look Like Candy, Cookies

THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 – Several companies are selling copycat food items that have the potential to trick people, including children, into consuming dangerous quantities of cannabis. On Wednesday,...

Access to Medical Marijuana Won't Lower Use of Opioid Painkillers: Study

WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 – Medical marijuana is touted as a pain reliever, but in U.S. states where it's legal, prescriptions for opioid or non-opioid painkillers haven't decreased, a new study...

Medical Cannabis Laws Seem Not to Have Affected Opioid, Nonopioid Therapy

WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 – Medical cannabis laws seem not to have important effects on the receipt of opioid or nonopioid pain treatment, according to a study published online July 4 in the Annals of...

FDA Sends Warning to Companies Selling THC Products That Look Like Candy, Cookies

WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 – Several companies are selling copycat food items that have the potential to trick people, including children, into consuming dangerous quantities of cannabis. On Wednesday...

Decline in Teen Binge Drinking Seen With Implementation of Recreational Cannabis

TUESDAY, June 27, 2023 – Implementation of recreational cannabis laws (RCLs) was associated with increased past-month binge drinking in adults aged ≥31 years, but decreases in binge drinking in t...

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