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Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Increased Risk for Oral Cancer
FRIDAY, Aug. 1, 2025 – Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with an increased risk for oral cancer, according to a study published in the September issue of Preventive Medicine Reports. Raphael...
FDA Urges Restrictions, Education on Illegal 7-OH Opioid Products
TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recommending that certain products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) – an illegal opioid easily accessible in...
Stigma of Substance Use Disorder Varies by Condition, Provider
WEDNESDAY, July 30, 2025 – Health care provider stigma toward substance use disorder (SUD) varies by condition and provider, according to a study published online July 23 in Addiction. Carrigan L....
Substance Use Disorder Linked to Higher Risk for Unplanned Readmissions
TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 – People with any type of substance use disorder (SUD) face a higher risk for having an unplanned, 30-day hospital readmission compared with those without SUD, according to a...
Only 36.8 Percent of Teens With Cannabis Use Disorder Complete Treatment
MONDAY, July 28, 2025 – Only 36.8 percent of adolescents diagnosed with cannabis use disorder (CUD) complete treatment, according to a study published online July 22 in Pediatric Reports. Helena...
Cannabis Use Disorder May Up Risk of Benign Salivary Gland Tumors
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 – Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with increased risk of benign salivary gland tumors, according to a research letter published online July 17 in JAMA...
Schools Should Be Prepared For These Three Medical Emergencies
THURSDAY, July 3, 2025 — There are three common health emergencies for which all U.S. schools should be prepared, a new study says. Brain-related crises like seizures, psychiatric conditions or s...
Texas Governor Blocks THC Ban, Keeping Gummies and Vapes Legal
WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 — THC-infused gummies and vape pens will stay legal in Texas — at least for now. Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill on Sunday that would have banned the sale and use of THC con...
Weed Use Linked To Heart-Related Deaths
MONDAY, June 23, 2025 — Weed is associated with a doubled risk of death from heart disease, a new evidence review shows. The study also found that marijuana use is linked to an increased risk of st...
Psychedelics Can Help Cancer Patients Battling Depression
TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 — Magic mushrooms might be key to quelling depression among people battling cancer. A single dose of psilocybin provided sustained reductions in depression and anxiety among c...
'Gas Station Heroin' Spurs Spike in Poison Control Calls, FDA Warns
TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 — The small, colorful bottles hawked at convenience stores, smoke shops and filling stations as cognitive supplements or energy are often called "gas station heroin." And, the U...
Most People With Cannabis Use Disorder Remain Untreated
MONDAY, June 9, 2025 – Most individuals in the United States with cannabis use disorder (CUD) do not receive treatment, according to a study published online May 19 in Substance Use & Misuse. Brian ...
Fewer People Seeking Treatment For Cannabis Use Disorder
MONDAY, June 9, 2025 — Fewer people are receiving treatment for cannabis use disorder these days, even as weed becomes more potent and widely used throughout the U.S., a new study says. The p...
2021 to 2023 Saw Rise in Cannabis Use by Older Adults
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 – From 2021 to 2023, the prevalence of current cannabis use increased among older U.S. adults, according to a research letter published online June 2 in JAMA Internal ...
More Seniors Are Regular Weed Users
TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 — Add weed use to goofy jokes, outdated clothes, old music and other things Grandpa and Grandma enjoy that could potentially embarrass their kids and grandkids. Marijuana use h...