One-Third of US Adults Say Marijuana Improves Sleep Quality
New AASM survey data shows men and younger adults are most likely to report better sleep with marijuana use.
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One-Third of US Adults Say Marijuana Improves Sleep Quality
New AASM survey data shows men and younger adults are most likely to report better sleep with marijuana use.
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Older Adults Turning to Cannabis Edibles
New research finds that people over age 60 use cannabis primarily to manage pain and sleep, often relying on word of mouth over medical advice.
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Teens: Cannabis Less Harmful Than Vapes, Alcohol
A study of more than 175,000 students found that teens consistently perceive cannabis as lower risk than nicotine products and alcohol, with perceived harm declining as students age.
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Can CBD Alternatives Reduce Marijuana Smoking?
Researchers want to know whether cannabidiol (CBD) can help people with cannabis use disorder reduce marijuana smoking or quit use entirely.
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Young Adults Mix Cannabis with Nicotine, Tobacco
Simultaneous use of cannabis with nicotine and tobacco products is common, especially among young adults who vape.
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Teen Drug Use Remains Low
Abstention from drug use remains at an historic high for teens, according to an annual survey of US adolescents.
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Federal Government to Reclassify Marijuana
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug.
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Young Adults Using Cannabis as a Sleep Aid
Eighteen percent of young adults aged 19-30 years old used cannabis for sleep, with higher use reported among women.
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Study: Over 40% of Deceased Drivers in Motor Vehicle Crashes Positive for THC
A 6-year analysis of motor vehicle fatalities in one Ohio county revealed 41.9% of deceased drivers tested positive for active THC in their blood.
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Flavored Marijuana Vapes the New Face of Teen Drug Use
Flavored marijuana vaping is now the most common form of use among American teenagers who vape cannabis.
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Nicotine Pouch, Cannabis, Vaping, Psychedelic Use on the Rise Among US Adults
Nicotine pouch use has significantly increased, while vaping nicotine or cannabis were at all-time highs among American adults age 19-30 years old.
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High Concentration THC Associated with Schizophrenia, Psychosis
Findings of a new study reinforce previous conclusions that higher THC concentrations increase the risk for adverse mental health outcomes, but researchers say more studies needed.
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Better Sleep for Insomnia Patients Using Medical Cannabis
Insomnia patients using cannabis-based medical products reported better sleep quality, as well as reduced anxiety, depression, and pain.
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Youth Vaping Consistently Linked to Smoking, Marijuana, Alcohol Use
Youth vaping is consistently linked to subsequent smoking, marijuana and alcohol use, and is associated with heightened risks of asthma, cough, injuries and mental ill health.
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Most Chronic Pain Patients Stop Use of Medical Cannabis Within One Year
A small study found 57.9% of patients using medical cannabis discontinued treatment within 12 months, and 44.7% quit in the first three months.
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Cannabis Use Doubles Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Mortality
Cannabis use is linked to a doubled risk of cardiovascular disease mortality, with significantly heightened risks of having a stroke or acute coronary syndrome.
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Prenatal THC Exposure May Impair Lung Development, Lung Function
A primate study of THC/cannabis use during pregnancy found reduced fetal lung volume beginning in the second trimester and changes in gene expression in their offspring’s lungs.
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Best Practices for Cannabis/Cannabinoids Use in Chronic Pain Patients
As the use of cannabis for chronic pain increases, the American College of Physicians has published best practices for physicians when counseling patients.
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Daily Cannabis Use Linked to Syndrome, Hospitalizations
A condition called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome can occur in people who are long-term regular consumers of cannabis.
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Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Much Higher Than Previously Thought
Researchers say the sheer amount of cannabinoid positivity found during umbilical cord toxicity testing was “pretty astounding.”
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Cannabis Use Increases Severe COVID-19 Risk Comparable to Smoking
Similar to smokers, cannabis users are nearly twice as likely to need hospitalization and intensive care when infected with the virus.
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Federal Government to Reclassify Marijuana as Schedule III Drug
The US Justice Department will recommend a reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, allowing it to be lawfully prescribed as medication, USA Today reports.
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Recreational Cannabis Use May Protect Against Cognitive Decline, Surprising Study Finds
Recreational cannabis use was associated with a significant 96% decrease in the odds of subjective cognitive decline among adults in a new study.
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Toxic Metals Found in Cannabis Vape Liquids
Some unregulated samples contained 100 times more lead than the regulated samples, far exceeding the generally accepted tolerance limit.
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