Addiction
1 in 5 marijuana users struggle with dependency on the drug
Cannabis use disorder is a very real problem for a significant percentage of people who use marijuana, new research suggests.
Aug 30, 2023
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Cardiology
More Americans than ever believe marijuana smoke is safer than cigarette smoke, but they're wrong
As cannabis use has become legal in many U.S. states for medical or recreational use, Americans' views on the drug may have gotten rosier.
Aug 14, 2023
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Addiction
In states with legalized cannabis, frequent cannabis use is more common in young adults who are not in college
An Oregon State University study has found that in states where recreational cannabis has been legalized, young adults not in college more often became frequent users of the drug than their college-enrolled peers.
Aug 2, 2023
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Medications
Researchers to highlight cancer patient, survivor survey on cannabis
As the legalization of medicinal and recreational cannabis becomes more common in localities across the country, so does research on its use and effects. Results of an anonymous cancer patient and survivor survey conducted ...
Apr 18, 2023
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Health
Switzerland tries slow-mo cannabis revolution
Switzerland, which pioneered prescription heroin and safe injection sites decades ago, is now experimenting with decriminalizing recreational cannabis, with the drug now available in some Basel pharmacies.
Mar 27, 2023
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Health
Examining health harm from cannabis, THC, CBD use during pregnancy, adolescence and other periods of rapid development
Cannabis is a widely used psychoactive drug worldwide, and its popularity is growing: The U.S. market for recreational cannabis sales could surpass US$72 billion by 2023.
Mar 23, 2023
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Health
First-of-its-kind study examines the impact of cannabis use on surgical patients' post-procedure healthcare needs
As legislation in multiple states eases former restrictions around medical and recreational cannabis in the United States, an increasing proportion of the population reports use of the drug. Between 2016 and 2018, more than ...
Feb 24, 2023
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Health
New research finds that people who use cannabis early in pregnancy are at increased risk of poor pregnancy outcomes
As more states legalize marijuana for recreational use, researchers are looking into the potential health effects of cannabis use during pregnancy.
Feb 9, 2023
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Medications
Texans back easing state restrictions on marijuana
Texans overwhelmingly support proposals to ease state restrictions on both the medical and recreational use of marijuana, with 82% supportive of legislation that would legalize marijuana for a wide range of medical treatments.
Feb 3, 2023
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Medications
Twin study shows legalizing recreational cannabis does not increase substance abuse
Legalizing recreational cannabis at the state level does not increase substance use disorders or use of other illicit drugs among adults and, in fact, may reduce alcohol-related problems, according to new CU Boulder research.
Jan 26, 2023
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