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…]
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Substance Use and COVID Outcome Risks
Psychiatry Online released a study on November 3rd, 2020 concerning the negative impacts that substance use disorders (SUD) has on adults that have been diagnosed with COVID-19. The authors (Baillargeon, J. et.al.) provide information on over 54,000 COVID-19 patients as it relates to the outcomes of (1) hospitalization, (2) ventilator[Read More…]