While young people may be aware of the dangers of drinking and driving, a recent study by a Western Ph.D. student shows there's work to be done to educate them on the risks of driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC).
Jun 30, 2021
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Significantly higher rates of child intensive care admissions for unintentional cannabis poisonings have been seen following legalization of the drug in Canada.
Jun 30, 2021
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Fibromyalgia is one of many chronic pain conditions that remains stubbornly difficult to treat.
Jun 24, 2021
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Poll of 1,161 Ontario students shows attitudes toward cannabis differ from alcohol, creating potentially risky and dangerous driving behaviour
Jun 23, 2021
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An analysis of survey data from more than 280,000 young adults ages 18-35 showed that cannabis (marijuana) use was associated with increased risks of thoughts of suicide (suicidal ideation), suicide plan, and suicide attempt. ...
Jun 22, 2021
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In recent years, the use of medical cannabis to treat sick kids is on the rise, although questions remain about the benefits and safety of such treatments. Now, a team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem ...
Jun 21, 2021
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At least so far, the currently limited research base does not establish that cannabis has additional adverse effects on brain development or functioning in adolescents or young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity ...
Jun 18, 2021
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Nigeria has been debating whether to legalize marijuana. Its House of Representatives is set to discuss a bill to that effect. The Conversation Africa's Wale Fatade asked Olakunle Idowu, a Professor of pharmaceutical chemistry, ...
Jun 11, 2021
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Allison Knigge was in elementary school when she started to experience migraines. They continued to get progressively worse as time went on, especially after the birth of her son.
May 19, 2021
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Turns out the old adage, "monkey see, monkey do," does ring true—even when it comes to cannabis use. However, when cannabis use involves youth it's see, think, then do, says a team of UBC Okanagan researchers.
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