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New research spanning three decades has revealed how experiences during childhood and adolescence significantly influence patterns of cannabis consumption well into adulthood. The French TEMPO cohort study, which followed 622 cannabis users over 30 years (1991-2021) from age 15 to 46, offers crucial insights for understanding and preventing sustained substance use. Three Distinct Patterns Emerge […]

The therapeutic application of cannabis has become increasingly prevalent across developed nations, yet the scientific evidence supporting its medical use remains surprisingly limited. A recent JAMA Clinical Reviews podcast featuring Dr Kevin Hill from Harvard Medical School reveals critical information that healthcare professionals and patients need to understand about the therapeutic use of cannabis and

A groundbreaking study from McGill University has revealed alarming connections between early cannabis use and severe long-term health consequences, with researchers documenting substantially elevated risks for both mental and physical health problems amongst young users. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, examined the relationship between the age at which individuals begin using marijuana and subsequent

Emerging research is raising alarm bells about a potentially dangerous combination that has become increasingly common amongst young people: cannabis use paired with excessive gaming. Whilst each activity carries its own mental health risks, scientists warn that together they may create a perfect storm for psychotic disorders, particularly in adolescents and young adults. Recent studies

Children with lower intelligence may face a significantly higher risk of developing alcohol problems as adults, according to alarming new research from Swedish scientists. The study, which tracked almost 600,000 18-year-old boys, found that those who performed worse on cognitive tests were considerably more likely to develop a problematic relationship with alcohol in later life.

Abstract This commentary argues the need to prioritize regulation and abstinence-based prevention and recovery as critical services in efforts to maximize the reduction of substance-related harm and the promotion of mental health at a population-level. Treatment and harm reduction for those experiencing mental health and or substance use problems tends to be poorly integrated with

A new study published by the University of Sydney has revealed that up to one in 28 Australians (3.64 per cent) may live with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), a figure that translates to one child in every classroom or two adults on a bus during peak hour. The research, published in June 2025, identifies

  Mounting scientific evidence continues to challenge the narrative that cannabis is a harmless substance, with alarming new research demonstrating significant THC effects on fertility and embryonic development. A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers in Canada and Israel has uncovered disturbing links between THC exposure and chromosomal abnormalities in human embryos created through IVF. The

The numbers tell a story that policymakers refuse to hear. Across the globe, millions of children grow up in households that parental alcohol and drug use ravages. In Australia, 1 million children live with at least one adult battling addiction. Furthermore, the European Union counts 9 million children with parents who have alcohol problems. Similarly,