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In this cohort study of all residents of Ontario, Canada, individuals with incident hospital-based cannabis use disorder care were at markedly increased risk of death at 2.8%-fold within 5 years compared with the general population at 0.6%.

With a self-medication hypothesis, the number of psychosis spectrum symptoms and distress from symptoms increased in the time leading up to cannabis initiation, whereas mixed evidence was observed for an increase in psychosis symptoms after cannabis initiation.

In this study of young adults, lifetime history of heavy cannabis use was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task. T

In this cohort study of individuals aged 14 to 65 years in Ontario, Canada, the proportion of incident cases of schizophrenia associated with cannabis use disorder almost tripled during a period of substantial liberalization of cannabis policy.

Veterans who currently use cannabis were more likely to be unemployed (z = 3.62, p < .01), released as a Non-Commissioned Officer (z = -3.83, p < .01), and unable to work due a disability (z = -3.43, p < .01) than Veterans who do not currently use

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In this 5-year analysis, cannabis use, mood disorders, and suicidality were significant risk factors for carbon monoxide-related hospitalization in addition to previously known risks of alcohol use and male gender.

LINCOLN, Neb. - Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers layed out his legislative plans for 2025, proposals aimed at tackling the rise of synthetic cannabinoids and easing the burden on law enforcement responding to mental health crises in rural areas.

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Savannah experiences nearly 10-fold increase in THC ingestion by young children since 2019 Within the past five years, an increase in young children being exposed to marijuana, usually in the form of ingesting THC gummies, said Dr. Lauren Hebert

The Trump administration has the opportunity to take action to curb the devastating effects of drug normalization & addiction. HHS is positioned to implement a wide range of policy initiatives to prevent marijuana use & hold the industry accountable.

Conclusion: Risk of psychotic disorder appears to decline with time following cannabis cessation, receding to that of those who have never used cannabis after 37 weeks or more of abstinence.

Evidence on adolescent e-cigarette use identifies risk factors, motives, and links to substance use. However, its role in harm reduction and smoking cessation remains insufficient and controversial.

Study reveals how cannabis triggers Psychosis Cannabis is a known risk factor for developing psychosis that can progress to schizophrenia.

Conclusions: Delta-8-THC poses significant psychiatric risks despite being less intoxicating than delta-9-THC. The lack of Food and Drug Administration regulation and the availability of delta-8-THC products heighten these risks.

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What is CHS? Maryland doctor explains an illness linked to chronic marijuana use. According to data from the Department of Public Health, cannabis-related emergency room visits increased by 53% in Maryland from 2022 to 2023. - CBS Baltimore

RT @NIDAnews: Attention, researchers! @NIH and @FDATobacco announce the release of the Wave 7 Public-Use Files from the Population Assessm…

Dr. Nora D. Volkow, M.D., is the longest residing Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Dr. Volkow continues her tradition of starting the High Truths podcast season with reflections and hopes in the issue of drugs.