Isabella List Updates

The Changing Landscape of Cannabis Use: The legalisation of recreational cannabis in California has led to significant shifts in consumption patterns, notably among pregnant individuals. A time-series study involving 300,993 pregnancies screened for cannabis use revealed a rise in prenatal cannabis consumption following the enactment of recreational cannabis legalisation (RCL). This increase was observed particularly

While the carefree days of childhood are supposed to be a time of joy and wonder, the harsh reality is that too many young lives are marred by abuse, neglect, and exposure to toxic substances. A sobering new study from the University of Sydney has shed light on the long-lasting mental health consequences of such

Research spanning over three decades has consistently highlighted how the frequency, severity, and impact of violence escalate in the presence of alcohol and drugs. Unified Care for Safer Lives It’s all too common for domestic violence and substance use to be treated as separate issues, which often leads to patchy solutions. We really need to

  Just when we thought we had a handle on teen substance abuse (we did NOT), along comes social media to throw a digital wrench in the works. It turns out those shiny apps on our kids’ phones aren’t just for sharing selfies and dance videos – they’re inadvertently serving as virtual gateways to drug and

A recent population-based retrospective cohort study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has explored the associations between prenatal cannabis use and maternal health outcomes during pregnancy. The study analysed pregnancies in Northern California from January 2011 to December 2019 and evaluated whether in utero exposure to cannabis is linked to various adverse maternal health conditions. Study

The increasing popularity of zero-alcohol beverages among teenagers has raised significant concerns about the potential normalisation of alcohol consumption. A world-first Australian study, led by Leon Booth from the George Institute for Global Health and commissioned by the Cancer Council, highlights the potential risks these products pose to adolescent health and calls for stricter regulations.

Recent research published in JAMA Network Open explores the association of in utero exposure to alcohol (PAE) and tobacco (PTE) with brain activity during childhood. This comprehensive cohort study examines how prenatal exposures impact EEG measurements in children aged 4 to 11 years, reinforcing public health messages about the risks of alcohol and tobacco consumption during pregnancy.