Cannabis Conundrum

The Real and Potent Dangers of Synthetic Weed – K2, Spice, Purple Haze

K2, Spice, and other similar terms refer to synthetic designer drugs that mimic the effects of THC, the main psychoactive compound found in cannabis. These substances, however, are far from natural. Synthetic cannabinoids are lab-created chemicals sprayed onto plant material, often marketed as “herbal incense” or “potpourri” and labelled “not for human consumption” to dodge

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The impact of schizophrenia genetic load and heavy cannabis use on the risk of psychotic disorder 

Abstract Background: The association between cannabis and psychosis is established, but the role of underlying genetics is unclear. We used data from the EU-GEI case-control study and UK Biobank to examine the independent and combined effect of heavy cannabis use and schizophrenia polygenic risk score (PRS) on risk for psychosis. Methods: Genome-wide association study summary

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The Risks of Cannabis Treatments in Children and Adolescents

  The Vote 4 Medicine Debacle is a ‘gift’ that just keeps on giving! The use of cannabinoids in medical treatments for children and adolescents is rising, often to manage conditions like epilepsy or chemotherapy-induced nausea. While this approach may seem promising, comprehensive research sheds light on the serious risks associated with these substances for

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Cannabis, Male Fertility & Epigenetic Harms: A Four-Decade Research Evolution

The impact of cannabis on human fertility has emerged as a critical public health concern, particularly as global cannabis consumption has surged by 23% since 2010. With 209 million users worldwide and growing, most being males of reproductive age, understanding cannabis’s effects on fertility has never been more urgent. This increase coincides with a troubling

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Cannabis, Male Fertility & Epigenetic Harms 

THC and sperm: Impact on fertilization capability, pre-implantation in vitro development and epigenetic modifications  Global cannabis use has risen 23% since 2010, with 209 million reported users, most of whom are males of reproductive age. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive phytocannabinoid in cannabis, disrupts pro-homeostatic functions of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) within the male reproductive

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Some vapes claiming to be cannabis contain ‘synthetic cannabinoid’ – study

(D.I comment: Toxic Cannabis Industry and the Three Market Debacle – ‘Regulating’ psychotropic toxins of idiosyncratic unpredictability is a farcical shell game for the entire sector with an incredibly inadequate and often tokenistic effort toward ‘health’ practices. Words like ‘safe’ or ‘safety’ and cannabis products in same sentence is at best an oxymoron; at worst

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Truck Driver Cannabis ‘Medicine’ THC Free??? THC Mislabelling Case Reaches Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is considering a case involving truck driver Douglas Horn, who was terminated after a drug test revealed THC in his system, despite using a product he believed to be THC-free. Horn has taken legal action against the product’s manufacturer, Medical Marijuana Inc., under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO),

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Cannabis and Driving: Victorian Law Change for ‘Medicinal’ Cannabis Users – But is Road Safety Seriously Compromised?

The recent amendment to Victorian driving laws, set to take effect March 1, marks a significant shift in how medicinal cannabis users who test positive for THC while driving will be treated under the law. While proponents celebrate this as a victory for medical cannabis patients, serious concerns about road safety emerge from extensive research

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The Poison in Your Pot: Unchecked Pesticides in Marijuana

As cannabis legalisation spreads across the United States, a disturbing pattern has emerged that threatens to undermine the safety of both medical and recreational marijuana: the widespread presence of dangerous pesticides. What began as a concerning discovery in California, the first state to legalise medical marijuana, has evolved into a nationwide issue that mirrors historical

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