Cannabis Conundrum

The recent paper by Stanciu discussing cannabis use in pregnancy1 makes several useful and highly salient points. With a more complete understanding of the published literature further important patterns in the data emerge. They aid our understanding of the pathobiology of in utero cannabis exposure and thereby powerfully inform the community on the most appropriate manner in which to regulate

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Highlights: Veterans with cannabis use and disorder had higher odds of psychiatric morbidities These veterans were also more likely to report suicidal ideation and attempt In line with these findings, they endorsed greater mental health service utilization Even so, <40% of veterans with cannabis use disorder reported mental health care Outreach and education about treatment

Review of Book Cannabis as Medicine – An Evidence-Based Approach by Dr K Finn (Reviewed by: J. Michael Bostwick, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN) “The book can also serve as a primer on what is known about cannabis as medicine, keeping in mind a slant throughout – not necessarily unjustified, at least

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF ADDICTION A study published in the scientific journal Addiction suggests that, contrary to what some are claiming, people in the US may not be substituting cannabis for opioids. This study examined the direction and strength of association between cannabis and opioid use over 90 consecutive days. Among adults who used non-medical opioids,

Missouri Medicine: Medical Fraud, Mislabelling, Contamination: All Common in CBD Products – Glaucoma Made Worse by Marijuana –  Other Critical Reviews of Unscientific Cannabis Claims Download PDF

Is it inevitable that legalization of recreational cannabis will result in more dependence and psychosis? In theory, it is possible to legalize cannabis in ways that do not increase potency and prevalence of use but, so far, experience with commercialization in North America is not encouraging. Governments that decide to legalize cannabis should use some

Date: September 15, 2020 Source: University of Cambridge Summary: Migrants arrested for tending plants in the flats, houses and attics where cannabis is grown in bulk are often victims of trafficking and ‘debt bondage’ – yet many are not recognized as such by police, according to a new study While growers — often Vietnamese nationals

by CU Anschutz Medical Campus A new study led by researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine compares adolescent siblings to determine the impact of early and frequent use of marijuana on cognitive function. This study, published in the journal Addiction, contrasts with previous studies by finding that moderate adolescent cannabis use may have adverse effects that

Interactive effects of PTSD and substance use on suicidal ideation and behavior in military personnel: Increased risk from marijuana use  Background: The current study examines the unique and interactive effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and days using alcohol, opioids, and marijuana on PTSD symptoms, suicidal ideation, and suicidal behavior up to 1 year,