Tag: Marijuana
Need for Sedation Up for Regular Cannabis Users
Regular cannabis users undergoing endoscopic procedures need higher dose than nonusers
Daily Cannabis Use More Common in Distressed Individuals
But use increasing among those with and without past-month serious psychological distress
Cannabis Products Used Differ for Cancer, Noncancer Patients
Cancer patients more likely to use sublingual tincture form; noncancer patients often use vaporization form
ED Visits in Colorado More Frequent for Inhaled Versus Edible Cannabis
Visits for edible cannabis more likely to be for acute psychiatric symptoms, intoxication
Cannabidiol Products Now Available at Hundreds of CVS Stores
Stores will carry the CBD products from marijuana company Curaleaf Holdings
Daily Cannabis Use May Up Risk for Developing Psychotic Disorder
Daily cannabis use, especially high-potency types, linked to increased odds of psychotic disorder
Evidence of Therapeutic Efficacy Substantial for Cannabis Use
Substantial, conclusive evidence of therapeutic efficacy found for 85.5 percent of qualifying conditions
Medical Cannabis Decisions Being Made by Users, Not Doctors
Substantial portion of medical cannabis users stop taking or self-adjust dosage of pharmaceuticals
Many Medical Cannabis Users Drive While Under the Influence
More than half of adults using medical cannabis for chronic pain reported DUIC within two hours of use
Quitting Cannabis Tied to Improved Memory
Verbal learning deficits tied to cannabis use may be temporary in teens, young adults