Cannabis Conundrum

United States Grapples with Dangers of Legalised Marijuana and Mental Health Concerns 

(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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Drugged Driving in America: Why Cannabis Use Behind the Wheel Is Rising

Driving safely on American roads means remaining alert, focused, and fully in control. Yet, recent data shows a clear rise in cannabis use among drivers, putting Cannabis and Driving Safety in the national spotlight. Understanding why this is happening is essential for anyone interested in keeping our communities safe. The Rise of Drugged Driving in

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Cannabis and Dementia: What the Latest Research Reveals About Cognitive Health

The relationship between cannabis and dementia has come under increasing scientific scrutiny as both the potency and use of cannabis have surged worldwide. With cannabis becoming more mainstream, questions have arisen about its long-term impact on cognitive health, memory, and the risk of dementia. Recent studies shed new light on these critical issues, challenging the

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Response To RACGP Medicinal Cannabis Evaluation: All Cannabinoids, Food Chain Contamination, Multigenerational, Genomic and Epigenomic Toxicity, 

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

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Cannabis Use Disorder, Cancer & Death – Know the Risks

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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Youth Cannabis Use & ‘Dropping Out’?

Cannabis Use Associated with Poor Academic Outcomes in Adolescents and Young Adults Cannabis has detrimental effects on brain development, cognition, memory, and attention in youth. This systematic review examined the association between cannabis use and academic achievement in adolescents and young adults ≤24 years old (63 studies with 438,329 individuals). Moderate-certainty evidence indicated that cannabis

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Cannabis and Young Minds: Mental Health Risks and Prevention

Recent studies have uncovered concerning links between the impact of cannabis on young brains and severe mental health challenges. These findings urge greater awareness and call for stronger prevention efforts. How Cannabis Alters Developing Brains A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Palaniyappan and her team examined how cannabis use disorder affects the brain. Using advanced

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