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Cannabis legalization leads to surprising shifts in youth usage patterns

This JAMA Network Open study examines the impact of cannabis legalization on high-risk young adults in Ontario, Canada, revealing mixed results. While frequent users reduced their cannabis use post-legalization, leading to fewer adverse consequences, those who were non-users before legalization slightly increased their use over time.

2 Oct 2023

Cannabis use disorder linked to ~60% higher risk of adverse cardiovascular events, Canadian study finds

A recent study published in Addiction evaluated the associations of cannabis use disorder (CUD) with cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes.

2 Oct 2023

Canadian adults with cannabis use disorder appear to have 60% higher risk of cardiovascular diseases

A new study has found that Canadian adults with cannabis use disorder appear to have an approximately 60% higher risk of experiencing their first heart attack, stroke, or other major cardiovascular event than those without cannabis use disorder.

28 Sep 2023

Hotter days in New York linked to spike in substance abuse hospital visits

New study finds a positive correlation between rising temperatures and increased hospital visits for alcohol and substance-related disorders in New York State. The research suggests that climate change could exacerbate negative outcomes related to substance abuse.

27 Sep 2023

Rising temperatures could increase hospital visits from alcohol- and substance-related disorders

Hospital visits from alcohol- and substance-related disorders are driven by elevated temperatures and could be further affected by rising temperatures due to climate change, according to new research by environmental health scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

26 Sep 2023

Pot boom wakes sleepy Dinosaur, Colorado

There isn’t much to this town a short drive from the national monument of the same name. A couple of gas stations, a liquor store, and a small motel line the two main drags, Brontosaurus Boulevard and Stegosaurus Freeway.

25 Sep 2023

Is hemp the superfood vegetarians have been waiting for?

This recent study in the journal Nutrients delves into the nutritional power of hemp seeds, highlighting their potential as a rich source of proteins, essential fatty acids, and dietary fiber—particularly valuable for vegetarians. The paper also suggests that hemp could offer numerous health benefits, from antioxidant activity to potentially aiding in metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, paving the way for more focused research.

22 Sep 2023

Review examines how underage youth access e-cigarettes despite age sales restriction laws

Researchers reported ways in which underage adolescents acquire electronic cigarettes in nations with minimum age sales regulations or sales are prohibited.

20 Sep 2023

Study explores the efficacy of smoking interventions in new and expectant fathers

Researchers performed a review to evaluate the efficacy of behavior change interventions for smoking cessation in pregnant couples and new parents using a gendered lens.

20 Sep 2023

Using both cannabis and tobacco linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety

People who use both cannabis and tobacco have significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety than those who use either substance alone or not at all, according to a new study by UC San Francisco researchers.

19 Sep 2023

New genetic test reveals a person’s predisposition to happiness

Your happiness levels aren't only based on external events. Genome testing can reveal how happy and optimistic you are predisposed to be. A leading testing expert reveals how variations of a key gene, CNR1, may have a significant impact on your level of happiness.

15 Sep 2023

Medicinal cannabis and its impact on patient-reported outcomes in chronic health

Researchers evaluated health-related quality of life and other outcomes in patients taking medicinal cannabis.

11 Sep 2023

Does legalizing and commercialising cannabis cause more road accidents?

The impacts of cannabis legalization on traffic injury in Ontario, Canada.

11 Sep 2023

Australian patients with chronic conditions using medical cannabis show improvements in overall health-related quality of life

Australian patients with chronic health issues prescribed medical cannabis showed significant improvements in overall health-related quality of life and fatigue in the first three months of use, along with improvements in anxiety, depression, and pain.

7 Sep 2023

Convincing evidence supports avoidance of cannabis during adolescence, pregnancy and while driving

Experts recommend avoiding cannabis during adolescence and early adulthood, in people prone to or with mental health disorders, in pregnancy, and before and while driving, based on an in-depth evidence review published by The BMJ today.

7 Sep 2023

Marijuana users have elevated levels of cadmium and lead in their blood and urine

Recent study reveals marijuana users have elevated levels of harmful metals like cadmium and lead in their blood and urine. The findings raise questions about the long-term health impacts and the need for stronger regulation on contaminants in cannabis products.

3 Sep 2023

Impact of vaping high CBD/low THC products on driving ability

Researchers assess how cannabinoid levels in the blood affect driving after single or repetitive vaporization of cannabis rich in CBD.

31 Aug 2023

U.S. teens vaping CBD at alarming rates: Study reveals surprising factors behind trend

The recent JAMA Network Open study finds a significant prevalence of CBD vaping among U.S. adolescents, with higher rates among Hispanic and sexual minority youth. The study calls for targeted educational campaigns and stricter regulations to curb this growing trend.

30 Aug 2023

Study detects significant levels of metals in the blood and urine among marijuana users

Research conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health detected significant levels of metals in the blood and urine among marijuana users, concluding that marijuana may be an important and under-recognized source of lead and cadmium exposure.