“The genotoxicity and neurotoxicity of cannabis with its ongoing epigenetic harms are well established and irrefutable. However, real concerns about the infiltration of such toxins into our food-chain systems is severely under-reported and insufficiently addressed. View Research
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The debate around cannabis legalisation in France remains a contentious issue, with growing public and political interest. Among the voices opposing this shift is the French Academy of Medicine, which has reinforced its steadfast stance against the legalisation of recreational cannabis. Citing robust evidence from other nations that have adopted legalisation, the Academy highlights significant
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Cannabis policies in the U.S. have seen a dramatic shift over the past few decades. Most states now allow some form of legal cannabis use, even though federal law still prohibits it. This patchwork of regulations has developed with little federal oversight and often without prioritising public health. A new report from the National Academies
A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, pilot study of cannabis-related driving impairment assessed by driving simulator and self-report Abstract Aims: In the context of increasing cannabis use, understanding how cannabis affects specific driving behaviors is crucial in mitigating risks and ensuring road safety. Design and setting: The current study included 38 adults aged 18–40 years, administered a single 0.5 g
Cannabis use is becoming increasingly common worldwide, with growing accessibility due to global legalisation trends. However, with rising use comes significant risks, particularly in relation to cannabis use disorder (CUD). Recent studies reveal that individuals requiring hospital-based care for CUD face an alarmingly high risk of mortality within five years. This blog explores the findings,
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The system uses a saliva collection device to test impaired drivers for marijuana use as well as other drugs. Over the last year, a group of officers with the Minnesota State Patrol carried a new piece of equipment in their squad cars. It looked like a Keurig machine, only this device doesn’t make coffee; It
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Key Takeaways Data from over 222,600 mother-child pairs were analysed in this linkage cohort study. This study examined maternal cannabis use disorder (CUD) and the risk of disruptive behavioural disorders (DBDs) in offspring. Children exposed to maternal CUD had a 3-fold increased risk of behavioural disorders after adjusting for covariates, suggesting CUD as an independent
Analysis Reveals Widespread Use of Synthetic Cannabinoids, Extreme Potencies, and Systemic Tax Evasion in the Unregulated “Hemp” Market SACRAMENTO, CA — A new analysis of 104 so-called “hemp” products from 68 brands has uncovered a public health crisis in California’s unregulated hemp market. The white paper, The Great Hemp Hoax, reveals that 95 percent of tested products
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The simultaneous use of alcohol and cannabis has become a concerning trend, particularly among young adults aged 18–25, who are often navigating newfound independence in university or college environments. This behaviour, referred to as alcohol and cannabis co-use, involves the consumption of both substances on the same day, whether simultaneously (overlapping effects) or concurrently
Alcohol and Cannabis Co-Use Among Young Adults – The ‘Fun Factor’ – Not Self-medication. Read More »
Cannabis: A Real ‘Heart Stopper’? An Exposé on Heart Harm – Part 1This comprehensive analysis examines the extensive evidence linking cannabis use to adverse cardiovascular outcomes, synthesizing data from multiple large-scale studies and systematic reviews. https://wrdnews.org/cannabis-a-real-heart-stopper-an-expose-on-heart-harm-part-1/#cannabisismedicine that isn’t! #CannabisLifestyle that isn’t! #cannabisculture that isn’t!Cannabis: A Real ‘Heart Stopper’? An Exposé on Heart Harm – Part
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