Young workers' injuries rise after recreational marijuana sales made legal
After states legalize the sale of weed for recreational use, on-the-job injuries rise among younger workers, new research shows.
Feb 24, 2024
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After states legalize the sale of weed for recreational use, on-the-job injuries rise among younger workers, new research shows.
Feb 24, 2024
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Seizures by law enforcement officials of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, have increased by 369% since 2017, a new study shows. The authors say their findings may signal growing availability and public ...
Feb 6, 2024
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Researchers from the Medical Research Council Brain Network Dynamics Unit at the University of Oxford and the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences have identified a novel mechanism by which the brain produces powerful, ...
Jan 18, 2024
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Around 4.4 million Australians, or 18% of our population, live with disability. This number is likely to rise as our population ages.
Jan 17, 2024
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Nitrous oxide is readily accessible to those who want to use it recreationally for the high it can provide. With just a few clicks, it can easily be bought online. But despite its availability, using the drug—commonly referred ...
Jan 9, 2024
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A study in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors by researchers at UC Davis Health and the University of Washington surveyed teens over a six-month period to better understand their motives for using cannabis.
Dec 11, 2023
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Infertility is often thought of as a female problem but one in three IVF cycles in Australia involve male infertility.
Dec 11, 2023
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Ketamine—an anesthetic also known for its illicit use as a recreational drug—has undergone a thorough reputational rehabilitation in recent years as the medical establishment has begun to recognize its wide-ranging therapeutic ...
Dec 4, 2023
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Harm caused by recreational cannabis could be reduced if mental health nurses are better equipped with information on the risks and benefits of the substance, according to a joint study with Charles Darwin University (CDU).
Oct 18, 2023
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A recent study has found that Oregon middle school students received office discipline referrals (ODRs) for substance use offenses 30% more often after legalization of recreational marijuana relative to comparison schools ...
Oct 18, 2023
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