Tag: Marijuana
Interactions Occur With Cannabidiol, Antiepileptic Drugs
Most observed mean level changes fall within accepted therapeutic range
Recreational Cannabis Negatively Affects Gums When Used Often
People who use it frequently twice as likely to have periodontal disease, researchers say
Cannabidiol Promising for Seizures in Dravet Syndrome
Greater reduction in convulsive-seizure frequency, higher rates of adverse events than placebo
PAS: ER Visits for Colorado Teens Up After Marijuana Legalization
Number of urgent care cases where teen showed marijuana use rose four-fold after legalization
States With Medical Marijuana Laws See Drop in Prescriptions
Findings, based on Medicaid fee-for-service, are consistent with previous Medicare data
Illicit Marijuana Use Up in States With Legal Medical Use
Cannabis use disorder is also rising faster in states with legalization laws
AAN: Cannabis-Based Medicine May Help Tough-to-Treat Epilepsy
Cannabidiol appears to lessen drop seizures for some Lennox-Gastaut syndrome patients
Marijuana Use Higher in Pregnant Teens Than Nonpregnant Peers
Some pregnant women may be using marijuana as an antiemetic
Brief Interview by Doctor May Cut Cannabis Use in Some Youth
Intervention by general practitioners did not cut overall use, did reduce use in those younger than 18
Synthetic Cannabinoids Tied to High-Risk Behavior in Adolescents
Products have unpredictable, potentially dangerous effects compared to marijuana