According to Gallup’s latest marijuana poll released August 20, 2024, more Americans now see marijuana’s use and its effects in a more negative perspective than they did in 2023. The 2024 survey involved telephone interviews with U.S. adults (N=1,010). When asked if marijuana use was either “somewhat” or “very” harmful,[Read More…]
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Health Risks: Rolling Papers with Hazardous Chemical Elements
Recent research supports the health risks of marijuana use due to the presence of heavy metals and other chemical elements found in the plant. Now the same health warning, extends to the use of rolling papers, also contaminated with chemical elements, primarily for color. Of the 26 chemical elements found[Read More…]
Mr. Bill Lynch RPh. Marijuana & Rx Drug Interactions, The Hazards & Dangers. 02-22-24. (70 minutes)
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Recreational Marijuana Legalization: Workplace Injuries Increase
Reported workplace injuries, in workers ages 20 – 34 years, increased by 10% after recreational marijuana laws were adopted. In the 2 – 3 years following legalization, reported workplace injures increased for this same age group. This was not the case in older workers who saw a decline in workplace injuries[Read More…]
Cannabis & Driving: Impairment in Older, THC Experienced, Adults
Even after years of prior cannabis use, product use prior to driving can still cause impairment in older / substance experienced drivers, ages 65 – 79 years. These were among the findings of authors (DiCiano, P. et.al.) recently released in JAMA (January 2024) evaluating cannabis and its influence upon impaired[Read More…]
Mr. Dale Quigley: Colorado’s Adult Use Market: What Have The Last 10 Years Taught Us? 12-05-23. (60 Minutes)
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Dr. Roneet Lev M.D., Marijuana Cases from The Front Lines of Medicine 09-18-23 (60 Minutes)
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Mr. Ben Cort: Understanding 21st Century Marijuana 11-20-23. (60 Minutes)
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Older Cannabis Users: Increased Risk of Hospitalization & Complications
Older cannabis users are at greater risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcome due to their age, co-existing health conditions, and interactions with prescribed medications. The results of a 15-year data analysis (2005-2019), of California hospital records, noted that cannabis-related visits to an Emergency Room (ER) for those over[Read More…]
Dr. Libby Stuyt: “Mental Health Implications of Marijuana” (6o minute video) (09-07-23)
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