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.
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Cannabis use after work doesn't affect productivity—new research
Musicians and artists have long used cannabis to enhance their creativity. But how does the drug affect more conventional nine-to-five jobs? With cannabis now legal in more places, including Canada and several US states, ...
Aug 27, 2020
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How many Canadian kids suffer harm linked to vaping and cannabis?
Canadian pediatricians saw dozens of children and teens harmed by vaping and recreational cannabis last year—numbers some experts say may underestimate the problem. Yet, when it comes to vaping, many pediatricians remain ...
Aug 17, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Professor finds after-hours cannabis use has no impact on workplace performance
Although it has become increasingly accepted for medical and recreational use, cannabis is still considered among one of the most widely used illegal substances in the United States and in many European countries. A common ...
Aug 12, 2020
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Cannabis use in pregnancy linked to a greater risk of autism
In the largest study of its kind, Ottawa researchers found that children whose mothers reported using cannabis during pregnancy were at greater risk of autism. The incidence of autism was 4 per 1000 person-years among children ...
Aug 10, 2020
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Cardiology
Cannabis use shows substantial risks, no benefits for cardiovascular health
The chemicals in cannabis have been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, heart failure and atrial fibrillation in observational studies; however, a full understanding of how use of cannabis affects the heart and ...
Aug 5, 2020
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Addiction
Young Australians would use cannabis if it were legal to do so
A number of young Australians say they would use cannabis for the first time if it were legal, a UQ study has found.
Jul 30, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Prescribed CBD could help people quit cannabis
Results from the first-ever randomised clinical trial of CBD for cannabis use disorder suggests that prescribed doses of the non-intoxicating constituent part of the cannabis plant could help people kick the habit.
Jul 28, 2020
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Study examines stimulant use in context of state medical cannabis laws
Medical and non-medical prescription stimulant use is higher in states without medical cannabis laws (MCLs) than in states with MCLs among heterosexuals and among certain lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) subpopulations. The ...
Jul 27, 2020
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Addiction
Cannabis shows potential for mitigating sickle cell disease pain
Cannabis appears to be a safe and potentially effective treatment for the chronic pain that afflicts people with sickle cell disease, according to a new clinical trial co-led by University of California, Irvine researcher ...
Jul 17, 2020
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