Disturbing Findings: Child Drug Use Vastly Underestimated
Experts recommend future substance use research should combine survey and hair analysis results. Hair analysis could be the key to understanding adolescent drug usage, as…
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New Research Links Frequent Marijuana Use to Heart Disease
Researchers caution that cannabis use is not without risk. People who used marijuana daily were found to be about one-third more likely to develop coronary…
Scientists Discover a Startling Potential Link Between Marijuana Legalization and Asthma
A rise in asthma cases has been observed in children from certain racial and ethnic minority groups in states where recreational use of marijuana has…
Bisexuals Use Cannabis More Frequently for Coping With Mental Health Issues and “Enhancement”
Young people classified as bisexual not only use cannabis more frequently but also are more likely to use it to cope with mental health issues…
245% Increase in Abuse: Children Are Ditching Alcohol for Marijuana
A new paper has revealed 338,727 instances of intentional misuse and abuse for children aged 6 to 18 years old. A recent study published in…
Shocking Revelation: Half of Dentists Say Patients Are High at Dental Appointments
Marijuana use may affect oral health and treatment. As personal and medical marijuana use increases nationwide, the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests patients refrain from…
A Surprising Consequence of Cannabis Legalization: Higher Alcohol Consumption
According to new research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, states that have legalized recreational cannabis have seen a slight increase in…
Research Shows Emphysema More Common in Marijuana Smokers Than Cigarette Smokers
Researchers have found marijuana smokers have a higher rate of emphysema and airway diseases compared to cigarette smokers. The findings, from the University of Ottawa…
Scientists Are Close to Developing a Marijuana Breath Analyzer
A fuel cell sensor developed by UCLA researchers can detect the presence of THC by oxidizing it to produce an electric current. A chemist from the…
Cannabis Users Experience More Pain After Surgery
Adults who use cannabis experience more pain after surgery compared to people who don’t use cannabis. This is according to a scientific study presented at…
The Science Behind CBD’s Health Benefits – The Endocannabinoid System
Throughout the 1990s, researchers looking into cannabis for its health effects began to unravel a mystery that culminated in the discovery of a whole new…
Does Marijuana Make You Lazy? Scientists Find That Cannabis Users Are Just As Likely To Be Motivated
The study demonstrated that cannabis users are no less likely to be motivated or able to enjoy life’s pleasure. According to a new study, cannabis…
Legalization of Marijuana Linked to an Increase in Traffic Crashes and Deaths
Could the legalization of marijuana be causing more car accidents? According to a recent study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs,…
Identical Twins Reveal Legalizing Recreational Cannabis Has Increased Frequency of Use by 20%
According to a new study published in the scientific journal Addiction, the legalization of recreational cannabis in U.S. states appears to have caused a 20%…
Marijuana Can Cause You to Misperceive Your Relationships
According to Rutgers research, cannabis users tend to be less conscious of the problematic relationship dynamics they can use with their partners while resolving a…
Major Increase Reported in Cannabis Vaping Among All Adolescents in U.S.
Largest increases found among high-school seniors, tripling in 2 years from 5 to 14 percent. Cannabis vaping is increasing as the most popular method of…
CBD Might Not Be As Safe as You Believe
A new study published in Heart Rhythm Case Reports highlights how dangerous the improper use of herbal supplements can be. An herbal supplement is a…
Medicinal Cannabis Reduces Pain and Need for Opiate Painkillers Among Cancer Patients
Medicinal cannabis reduces cancer-related pain and the need for opiate-based painkillers, reveals a new comprehensive study of its use by oncology patients. A comprehensive assessment…
