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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…]
Today’s Marijuana: An Overview For Youth
How using marijuana as a teen or young adult can impact your mental & physical health. Know some of the risks associated to using cannabis products. Posted by permission from: Rise Up! Glendale AZ (February 2024) Click on Watch On YouTube Icon
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 While Pregnant: New Risks To Unborn
According to a new study released in JAMA, ongoing cannabis use during a pregnancy increases risks of preterm births, stillbirths, decreased birth size, and high blood pressure disorders. The authors caution that, “Cannabis use should be avoided during pregnancy to optimize maternal and neonatal outcomes.” The study (Metz, T. et.al. /[Read More…]
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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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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