A tragic accident in Bexleyheath has shed new light on drug-driving risks as a bus driver, Martin Asolo-Agogua, pleaded guilty to causing the death of nine-year-old Ada Bicakci. The Bus driver cannabis death occurred when the driver, high on cannabis, struck Ada and her brother on Watling Street on the 3rd of August 2023. The heartbreaking incident
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(Opioid Crisis 2.0 in the making?) The cannabis use disorder (CUD) treatment market is on the brink of rapid expansion, reflecting a global trend towards recognising the health implications linked with cannabis dependency. Accelerated by increasing cannabis consumption, legislative movements, and a heightened awareness of usage-related risks, the market is forecast to grow from a
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(We must avoid this here – Do not legalise cannabis) The dangers of legalised marijuana are drawing increasing attention in the United States. While marijuana use has grown markedly in recent years, experts warn of its significant impact on mental health, particularly among young adults. With its rapidly rising THC potency to levels as high
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Cannabis impaired driving is emerging as a critical concern in the UK and beyond, especially as a new marijuana driving study reveals more than half of cannabis users get behind the wheel just hours after consumption. New data from AAA and the University of Illinois Chicago shed light on risky driving behaviours and growing misperceptions
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What do the following (and another 47 disturbing issues) have in common? Dramatically accelerates aging Has been found in 80 / 80 recent mass murderers Is a major driver of poor mental health in young adults (18-25 years) Is a major driver of poor mental health in older adults (> 26 years) Causes most major
Cannabis use disorder (CUD), marked by problematic use, is linked to psychiatric comorbidities, cognitive dysfunction, respiratory complications, and immune system dysregulation. Given that cancer outcomes depend on both biological and behavioral factors, understanding whether CUD modifies survival outcomes is of substantial clinical importance. Emerging evidence suggests that cannabis may exert immunosuppressive effects, particularly through the
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The impact of using cannabis during pregnancy on the infant and mother: An overview of systematic reviews, evidence map, targeted updates, and de novo synthesis Results: There were 89 studies/reviews eligible for inclusion in this review. There was a potentially harmful impact of prenatal cannabis exposure on all fetal growth and development outcomes, some neonatal
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A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, pilot study of cannabis-related driving impairment assessed by driving simulator and self-report Abstract Aims: In the context of increasing cannabis use, understanding how cannabis affects specific driving behaviors is crucial in mitigating risks and ensuring road safety. Design and setting: The current study included 38 adults aged 18–40 years, administered a single 0.5 g
The system uses a saliva collection device to test impaired drivers for marijuana use as well as other drugs. Over the last year, a group of officers with the Minnesota State Patrol carried a new piece of equipment in their squad cars. It looked like a Keurig machine, only this device doesn’t make coffee; It
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Key Takeaways Data from over 222,600 mother-child pairs were analysed in this linkage cohort study. This study examined maternal cannabis use disorder (CUD) and the risk of disruptive behavioural disorders (DBDs) in offspring. Children exposed to maternal CUD had a 3-fold increased risk of behavioural disorders after adjusting for covariates, suggesting CUD as an independent
