The use of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in "magic mushrooms," is rising in the United States alongside de-criminalization efforts in several states and local jurisdictions, as well as heightened interest ...
Apr 22, 2026
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Weed might increase a young person's risk of an asthma attack, whether or not they are smoking or vaping it, a new study says. Young adults had 57% to 81% higher odds of an asthma attack if they smoked or vaped cannabis, ...
Apr 21, 2026
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Researchers from University of California San Diego have found that teenagers who begin using cannabis show slower gains in thinking and memory skills as they grow. The study, published in Neuropsychopharmacology, analyzed ...
Apr 19, 2026
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Have you been to a licensed cannabis dispensary lately? My team and I often visit them in the Greater Lansing area to invite cannabis users to participate in our studies. As soon as we walk in, we are met with a dazzling ...
Apr 17, 2026
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The recreational drugs cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines significantly increase the risk of stroke—including among younger users—Cambridge researchers have concluded after analyzing data from more than 100 million people.
Mar 8, 2026
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Kennon Heard, MD, Ph.D., was skeptical when he first heard about cases in emergency departments of severe, recurring episodes of nausea and vomiting associated with chronic use of marijuana. In 2004, Australian researchers ...
Feb 27, 2026
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People born during the few years either side of 2000 are seemingly more vulnerable to conditions such as schizophrenia than those who grew up earlier, going by findings released by the Canadian Medical Association.
Feb 23, 2026
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Adolescents who use cannabis could face a significantly higher risk of developing serious psychiatric disorders by young adulthood, according to a large study published in JAMA Health Forum. The longitudinal study followed ...
Feb 20, 2026
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The urgent onset of "the munchies" after cannabis use isn't imaginary—it's a cognitive response that occurs regardless of sex, age, weight or recent food consumption and could offer clues to help people struggling with appetite ...
Feb 19, 2026
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A study led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine reveals higher rates of substance use among all non-heterosexual groups in the U.S., including people who are uncertain of or who use different ...
Feb 18, 2026
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