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Researchers looked at 25 pregnant women who had a history of marijuana use when admitted to hospitals for delivery Within two weeks of giving birth, the women had levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) of 5.5 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) on average in their breast milk This is higher than the blood THC level of five ng/mL

A survey taken between December 2016 and January 2018 shows that adolescents who vape marijuana are more likely to wheeze and cough than those who smoke cigarettes or vape nicotine. The federally funded Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study surveyed nearly 15,000 teens. It showed that vaping marijuana increased the risk of wheezing or whistling

Research has demonstrated an association between e-cigarette use (vaping) and initiation of combustible cigarette (tobacco) use among youth. This study used data from a US national sample (N=3426, age 15–27) to examine the magnitude of this association among youth with e-cigarette use from 2017 to 2019, when “pod mod” devices—which deliver high nicotine concentrations—had the

Easy A’s Now Means Struggles Down The Road A common belief among students is that taking their friend’s Adderall will help them stay awake and be able to retain information better, but studies on academic performance and Adderall find there is no proof of benefit when used that way. Conversely, they are damaging the prefrontal cortex,

Dating violence was nearly twice as likely if either partner drank alcohol. Women were nearly twice as apt to perpetrate dating violence when they used drugs. Men were 1.4 times more likely to perpetrate dating violence when they used drugs. Estimated blood alcohol level and binge drinking were related to dating violence. Introduction: Although the

(Drug Use Permission Models – The War FOR Drugs – Only worsens this horrendous and growing Issue #childprotection #preventdontpromote) The first key component of helping drug endangered children is establishing a clear understanding of the risks children face when their caregivers are engaged in drug activity or substance use. This knowledge highlights the need for

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JAMA Pediatr. Published online January 19, 2021. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.5494 Question  Is cannabis use disorder associated with heightened risk of self-harm, suicide, and mortality among youths with mood disorders? Findings  This population-based cohort study of Medicaid-enrolled youths with mood disorders found that the presence of cannabis use disorder was significantly associated with an increased risk of nonfatal self-harm, all-cause mortality,

 Women who use marijuana could have a more difficult time conceiving a child than women who do not use marijuana, suggests a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. Marijuana use among the women’s partners — which could have influenced conception rates — was not studied. The researchers were led by Sunni L.