Tag: Marijuana
Illicit Marijuana Use Up in States With Legal Medical Use
Cannabis use disorder is also rising faster in states with legalization laws
AAN: Cannabis-Based Medicine May Help Tough-to-Treat Epilepsy
Cannabidiol appears to lessen drop seizures for some Lennox-Gastaut syndrome patients
Marijuana Use Higher in Pregnant Teens Than Nonpregnant Peers
Some pregnant women may be using marijuana as an antiemetic
Brief Interview by Doctor May Cut Cannabis Use in Some Youth
Intervention by general practitioners did not cut overall use, did reduce use in those younger than 18
Synthetic Cannabinoids Tied to High-Risk Behavior in Adolescents
Products have unpredictable, potentially dangerous effects compared to marijuana
ACC: Cannabis Tied to Higher Odds for Stroke, Heart Failure
Cannabis associated with 26 percent increased risk of stroke, 10 percent increased risk of heart failure
AAP Addresses Rising Risks to Youth From New Marijuana Laws
Legalization in many states may lead parents, children to think the drug is benign
Bacteria, Fungi Found in Some Medicinal Marijuana Samples
Man undergoing cancer treatment died from fungal infection thought to come from medical marijuana
New Comprehensive Report Looks at Benefits, Harms of Cannabis
Can ease chronic pain, chemo-related nausea, muscle spasms in MS, but researchers cite risks, too
Legalization of Marijuana May Impact Teen Perception, Use
Decreased perception of harm, increased use among eighth, 10th graders in Washington, but not Colorado
