Tag: Marijuana
Marijuana Poisonings in Toddlers on the Rise in Colorado
Marijuana-laced candy, baked goods are attractive to children
Increase in Acute Synthetic Cannabinoid Poisonings
Education needed about the potentially life-threatening consequences of synthetic cannabinoids
Medical Marijuana Laws Affect Medicare Part D Spending
Implementation of medical marijuana laws linked to reductions in Medicare program, enrollee spending
Possible Benefit for Cannabinoids in Rheumatic Conditions
Review shows limited benefit in terms of pain relief, sleep; mild to moderate adverse effects
Cannabis Use Over the Long Term Can Lead to Gum Disease
Besides gum health, researchers assessed lung function, risk factors for heart disease, diabetes
Marijuana Use in Pregnancy Ups Odds of Premature Delivery
Mothers who smoke marijuana in pregnancy more than five times likelier to suffer a preterm birth
Marijuana-Linked Fatal MVAs Up in WA State After Legalization
Experts say Washington state's experience could be a lesson for rest of country
Genetic Factors Associated With Cannabis Dependence Identified
Genome-wide association ID'd three independent regions with single nucleotide polymorphisms
Point-of-Sale Education Needed for Cannabis Tourists
After legalization, pot-related ER visits increased faster for visitors than for Colorado residents
Cannabis Use Not Linked to Risk of Mood, Anxiety Disorders
But significantly associated with any substance use, alcohol use, drug use disorders
