“Evidence supported that both recent and heavy lifetime cannabis use were associated with diminished brain activation and cognitive performance during working memory.” These are the findings of a recent study released in the January 28, 2025, edition of JAMA Network Open, (Gowin, J. et. al.). This study examined data for[Read More…]
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Legalization Linked to Increased Cannabis Use Disorders & Poisonings
The legalization of cannabis for medical and commercial adult use has been associated to “significant increases” in cannabis use disorders (CUD) and cannabis poisonings (CP) when compared to non-legalized states. The authors of this study, Jayawardhana, J. (et.al.), researched national patient records (N=110,256,536), from 2011 to 2021, with diagnoses of a[Read More…]
Increased Risk of Oral, Head, & Neck Cancers from Those with Cannabis Use Disorders
Individuals with a cannabis use disorder (CUD) have a 3 to 8 times higher risk of developing a “head and neck cancer” (HNC) when compared to non-cannabis users. These are among the findings of a new study released in JAMA Otolaryngology this week. Historically, these types of cancers have been[Read More…]
Mr. Bill Lynch RPh. Marijuana & Rx Drug Interactions, The Hazards & Dangers. 02-22-24. (70 minutes)
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Cannabis Use Linked To Increase Risks of Anxiety Disorder
When compared to the general population, individuals treated medically (hospital / ER) for a cannabis related issue have nearly a 4-fold increased risk of developing an anxiety disorder during the next 3-years. Within this same group, younger males were at greatest risk for developing an anxiety disorder by over 5-fold. These[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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Cannabis Use Disorders & DNA: A Genetic Link?
A new genetic study, the largest of its kind to date, examined over 1 million individuals that suggests those with a Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) and adverse health issues, may be associated to traits found in their DNA. Researchers examined CUD data from 1,054,365 people associated in the “Million Veteran[Read More…]
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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Dr. Libby Stuyt: “Mental Health Implications of Marijuana” (6o minute video) (09-07-23)
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