Tag: Marijuana
Many Dispensaries in CO Proffer Marijuana for Morning Sickness
A majority of dispensaries encouraged talking to a health care provider, but many needed prompting
Many Oncologists Discuss, Recommend Medical Marijuana
But majority of oncologists don't feel knowledgeable enough to make these recommendations
Marijuana Use Not Linked to Risk of Arrhythmias After Acute MI
Risk of ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation or cardiac arrest no different for users, non-users
Substance Use Disorders Linked to Conversion to Schizophrenia
Cannabis, amphetamine, opioid use disorders all linked to conversion from schizotypal disorder
E-Cigarette Use Tied to Subsequent Marijuana Use in Teens
Stronger correlation seen for younger adolescents, aged 12 to 14 years, than for older teens
Medical Cannabis Not Recommended for Sleep Apnea
American Academy of Sleep Medicine says evidence insufficient to recommend cannabis for apnea
Small Link for Cannabis Use, Reduced Cognitive Functioning
Small overall effect size for frequent and heavy cannabis use among adolescents, young adults
Cannabis Compound Transfers to Breast Milk
More research needed to determine long-term effects on development
Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Likelihood of Cigarette Smoking
Long-term data show increased initiation of, persistence of, and relapse to cigarette smoking
Marijuana Legalization May Reduce Opioid Use
Implementation of adult-use marijuana laws linked to 6.38 percent lower rate of opioid prescribing
