Health
1 in 20 older Americans smoke pot regularly, survey finds
(HealthDay)—Marijuana use is on the rise among older Americans, with one in 20 saying they had used within the previous month, according to a new study.
Sep 1, 2020
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News tagged with medical marijuana
Oncology & Cancer
Does medical marijuana help or harm kids with cancer?
(HealthDay)—Parents are increasingly interested in whether medical marijuana can help their children with problems like cancer-related pain and nausea—but there's concern about interactions with their medications and ...
Jul 13, 2020
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Medications
Does medical marijuana have a role in Parkinson's disease care?
At a conference hosted two years ago by the Parkinson's Foundation, many neurologists had a pressing issue on their minds: pot.
Jun 9, 2020
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Health
Should you stop smoking pot during the coronavirus pandemic?
If you smoke marijuana, or vape e-cigarettes, you could end up with the kind of damage to your lungs and airways that could put you at risk of real harm from COVID-19, medical experts said.
Apr 21, 2020
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Health
Smoke two of these and call me in the morning? Not quite, study finds
Researchers quizzed cannabis enthusiasts at a marijuana advocacy event about their beliefs on whether the drug is effective in treating certain medical conditions.
Jan 30, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Adults with pain at greater risk for cannabis use disorder, finds study
A new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found that non-medical cannabis use—including frequent or problematic use—is significantly more common in adults with pain ...
Jan 22, 2020
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Health
Medical marijuana cards often sought by existing heavy users
Young adults who seek enrollment in state medical marijuana programs are often those who already use heavily rather than those with mental or physical issues that could be addressed by the drug. That's according to new results ...
Dec 4, 2019
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Health
In states where recreational marijuana is legal, problematic use increased among adults and teens: study
Problematic use of marijuana among adolescents and adults increased after legalization of recreational marijuana use, according to a new study from NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Columbia University Mailman School of ...
Nov 13, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Can medical pot ease mental ills? Study says probably not
(HealthDay)—People struggling with anxiety, depression or other psychiatric problems shouldn't pin their hopes on medical marijuana, a new review suggests.
Oct 29, 2019
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Medications
Sick Americans turning to medical pot for help
(HealthDay)—More Americans use marijuana to help them cope with an illness than just to get high, a new study finds.
Sep 20, 2019
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