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Several significant interactions can occur between cannabidiol and antiepileptic drugs

Interactions Occur With Cannabidiol, Antiepileptic Drugs

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Most observed mean level changes fall within accepted therapeutic range
Recreational cannabis users are at increased risk of periodontal disease

Recreational Cannabis Negatively Affects Gums When Used Often

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People who use it frequently twice as likely to have periodontal disease, researchers say
Cannabidiol can reduce seizure frequency in patients with Dravet Syndrome

Cannabidiol Promising for Seizures in Dravet Syndrome

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Greater reduction in convulsive-seizure frequency, higher rates of adverse events than placebo
A Colorado children's hospital saw four times as many marijuana-intoxicated teenagers in its emergency department or urgent care centers following legalization of recreational marijuana in that state

PAS: ER Visits for Colorado Teens Up After Marijuana Legalization

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Number of urgent care cases where teen showed marijuana use rose four-fold after legalization
Medical marijuana laws are associated with a decline in the number of prescriptions filled for Medicaid enrollees

States With Medical Marijuana Laws See Drop in Prescriptions

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Findings, based on Medicaid fee-for-service, are consistent with previous Medicare data
Illicit cannabis use increased significantly more in states that passed medical marijuana laws than in other states

Illicit Marijuana Use Up in States With Legal Medical Use

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Cannabis use disorder is also rising faster in states with legalization laws
Cannabidiol may reduce seizures in patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

AAN: Cannabis-Based Medicine May Help Tough-to-Treat Epilepsy

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Cannabidiol appears to lessen drop seizures for some Lennox-Gastaut syndrome patients
More than twice as many pregnant 12- to 17-year-olds use marijuana as their nonpregnant peers

Marijuana Use Higher in Pregnant Teens Than Nonpregnant Peers

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Some pregnant women may be using marijuana as an antiemetic
A brief intervention conducted by general practitioners could reduce cannabis use among some younger users

Brief Interview by Doctor May Cut Cannabis Use in Some Youth

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Intervention by general practitioners did not cut overall use, did reduce use in those younger than 18
Adolescents who use synthetic cannabinoids are at a heightened risk for violent behavior

Synthetic Cannabinoids Tied to High-Risk Behavior in Adolescents

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Products have unpredictable, potentially dangerous effects compared to marijuana