Cannabis Conundrum

The implications of this on workplace and driving are as serious as previous studies have indicated. Further evidence that Cannabis and operating any machinery is a dangerous combination – in the workplace or on the roads. Intoxication due to Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol is characterized by disrupted prefrontal cortex activity Conclusions: In summary, we used portable fNIRS to demonstrate

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open delved into the association between heavy cannabis use and mortality, specifically focusing on cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality among females. The research, utilising data from the UK Biobank and analysing a substantial cohort of individuals aged 40 to 69, revealed compelling insights into the risks posed by intensive

Age-dependent association of cannabis use with risk of psychotic disorder Abstract Background: Epidemiologic research suggests that youth cannabis use is associated with psychotic disorders. However, current evidence is based heavily on 20th-century data when cannabis was substantially less potent than today. Discussion: We found that cannabis use, compared to no cannabis use, was associated with

How has non-medical cannabis legalization served the health and welfare of under-age (adolescent) youth in Canada? prevalence of cannabis use (in the past 12-months) among ages 16–19 years increased from 36% in 2018 to 43% in 2023.  implementation of cannabis legalization (2018–2019), compared with pre-legalization (2001–2017) was associated with a 31% increased likelihood of any

Incident psychotic experiences following self-reported use of high-potency cannabis Findings: Use of high-potency cannabis at age 16 or 18 was associated with twice the likelihood of experiencing incident psychotic experiences from age 19–24  Conclusions: Use of high-potency cannabis appears to be associated with increased likelihood of psychotic experiences. View PDF

Psychosis is an increasing risk of today’s strong marijuana. KEY POINTS Young adults and teens can develop an addiction to weed and become psychotic. Many people don’t know that regular marijuana use may carry serious health risks, especially for the young. No medication is FDA-approved for treating cannabis use disorder. One cannabis-induced psychotic episode ups

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Sergeant Patrick Rice with the Colorado State Patrol says although the state has made serious progress when it comes to detecting and enforcing driving under the influence of marijuana they still have a long way to go. “We still have a long way to go as you can see on

Marijuana-induced Coronary Vasospasm with Persistent Inter-coronary Connection: A Case Report and Review of Literature Coronary vasospasm is a well-known entity causing acute chest syndrome and can lead to myocardial infarction, ventricular arrhythmias, and even sudden cardiac death. While there are extensive case series showing the association of coronary vasospasm with cocaine, studies reporting marijuana-induced coronary