There’s blood on the hands of an industry that wraps itself in tie-dye and talks of “wellness.” Behind the carefully cultivated image of cannabis as a harmless plant medicine lies a devastating truth: young people who use marijuana face an 87% increased risk of attempting suicide. Not 8%. Not 17%. Eighty-seven percent. These aren’t
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Key Takeaways Broad temporal and population spectrum on cannabis use & mental health. Cannabis linked to depression, anxiety and suicidal tendencies in studies. Early cannabis use in youth leads to mental health issues in adulthood. Systematic review and meta-analysis updates cannabis mental health risks evidence. Abstract: Cannabis is the most widely consumed illicit drug globally. In 2021,
New research reveals a stark warning for cannabis users: marijuana significantly increases the risk of dangerous heart rhythm problems that can prove fatal. A large-scale study published in August 2025 by researchers from the University of California, Georgetown University, and multiple other medical institutions found that cannabis use substantially raises the likelihood of developing serious
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(An Ed Sheeran moment!) The Turning Point: In a revealing poem featured in the collection, Matthew McConaughey describes how cannabis evolved from recreational enjoyment into something far more problematic. Matthew McConaughey quitting cannabis represents a significant shift in his personal journey. He recounts the contrast between earlier experiences with the drug and its deteriorating effects over time. McConaughey
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Interest in the use of cannabis and cannabinoids to treat chronic non-cancer pain is increasing, because of their potential to reduce opioid dose requirements. We aimed to investigate cannabis use in people living with chronic non-cancer pain who had been prescribed opioids, including their reasons for use and perceived effectiveness of cannabis; associations between
Unintentional marijuana ingestions in children under 5 rose over 1,000% in 7 years, with edibles and pandemic-related factors fuelling the trend. Unintentional marijuana ingestions among children younger than 5 years have risen more than 1,000% in the past seven years, according to research presented at the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) 2025 National Conference &
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Years of data from regions that have legalised recreational marijuana reveal troubling trends that challenge the rosy predictions made by legalisation advocates. Whilst the debate over cannabis policy continues to polarise communities, emerging evidence suggests the consequences of legalisation extend far beyond what supporters initially anticipated. Rising Addiction Rates Paint Concerning Picture According to
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) has issued decisive new clinical guidance declaring there is no safe level of marijuana during pregnancy and recommending universal screening for cannabis use throughout pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and postpartum periods. The authoritative medical organisation’s statement directly challenges the increasingly prevalent misconception that cannabis represents a safe or beneficial
Cannabis (THC) edibles negatively impact safe driving. Impairment is real, detection is difficult. Simply putting ‘Medicinal’ in front of the word ‘Cannabis’ does not reduce impairment or subsequent potential harms of a vehicle, effectively, weaponised by this psychotropic toxin. View PDF
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Classified briefings and explosive Congressional testimony reveal the shocking extent to which Chinese cannabis criminal networks have infiltrated American soil, ultimately transforming what politicians promised would be harmless marijuana legalisation into a sophisticated weapon of mass social destruction. What Congressional testimony has uncovered will shock even seasoned observers of organised crime: specifically, a meticulously orchestrated
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