Tag: Marijuana
Cannabis Use Up in Americans Aged 50 and Up
Americans 65-plus more than doubled their use of cannabis over eight years
Cannabidiol May Help Treat Intractable Epilepsy
CBD lowers seizure frequency, severity in some patients with Dravet, Lennox-Gastaut syndromes
Lower Bone Density Seen in Heavy Users of Cannabis
Researchers find heavy users have lower bone density than cigarette smokers
Political Views May Influence Doctors’ Advice, Decisions
Voting issues may affect guidance on abortion, guns, marijuana
Dose-Dependent Link Between Cannabis Use, Psychosis Relapse
But researchers note effect is small, and the research isn't definitive
Medical Marijuana Laws Linked to Reduced Opioid Use, Abuse
Study of fatal car crashes finds fewer linked to opioids where medical pot is legal
No Independent Link for Maternal Pot Use, Neonatal Outcomes
No significantly increased risk of adverse outcomes after adjustment for tobacco use, other confounders
TAPS Tool Identifies Problem Substance Use in Primary Care
Detects tobacco, alcohol, marijuana use disorders; lower sensitivity for any substance use disorders
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabivarin Beneficial in Type 2 Diabetes
THCV significantly decreases fasting plasma glucose, improves pancreatic β-cell function
Number of U.S. Adults Using Marijuana Up Significantly
Daily use nearly doubled between 2002 and 2014; fewer people perceive drug as harmful
