The messages surrounding marijuana use are, to say the least, a mixed bag. There are those who support legalization and those who vehemently oppose the idea. There are those who tout cannabis' medical benefits and those who declare it a gatewa...
Daily Cannabis Use in Teens Linked to Lower AttainmentFROM THE LANCET PSYCHIATRY Individuals using cannabis on a daily basis before the age of 17...Nogrady, Bianca
Canada legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, and one of the primary objectives of the Cannabis Act was to protect youth by reducing their access to cannabis and providing public education. Canada has the highest prevalence of cannabis use worldwide, particularly among youth and young adults under...
Teens and young adults who use cannabis in the US are considerably more likely to drink alcohol compared to their peers who don't use cannabis, a study has found. The paper, inAlcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, is evidence that young people are increasingly using both substances. C...
Teenagers who use cannabis frequently may be more likely to have children born preterm, when they become parents up to twenty years later, finds a new University of Bristol-led study. The research, published in Scientific Reports, repeatedly assessed 665
The stakes are high for young people—being arrested during adolescence can have a profound influence on a young person’s life trajectory and health. Arrest can be traumatizing and in extreme cases can result in physical harm.7 Being arrested also has a pervasive socioeconomic influence. Teens ...
ED visits for intentional and unintentional cannabis-related injuries have increased in young children and teens. Perception studies show a mix of concern and normalization of cannabis use. Though limited, prevention studies are promising in raising awareness. A decline in cannabis-related offenses was...
This cohort study uses Medicaid data to examine associations of cannabis use disorder with self-harm, suicide, and overall mortality risk in youths with
Overdosing and unintentional cannabis use may cause short term psychiatric, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular problems in children, teens, and adults [22, 23]. These unpleasant symptoms generally subside without the need for medical assistance but can require medical assistance in more severe cases. ...
Some people who are novice users may feel anxious, paranoid, or have a panic attack, especially if they use higher amounts or higher strengths of THC.Marijuana's strength is correlated to the amount of THC it contains and the effects on the user depend on the strength or potency of the...