Tag: Marijuana
Smoking Marijuana Ups Toxic Chemical Levels in Blood, Urine
However, levels of smoke-related chemicals lower compared with those seen with tobacco smoking
Cannabis Use Common in Older Adults
Most indicate using after age 60 years for medical purposes
Cannabinoid Use Tied to Adverse Outcomes With COPD
In older adults with COPD, cannabinoid use tied to all-cause mortality, hospitalizations
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure May Raise Risk for Psychopathology
Findings seen in middle childhood, especially for maternal cannabis use after knowledge of pregnancy
Alcohol Abstinence Increased Among Young Adults From 2002 to 2018
However, increase seen in marijuana use, co-use of alcohol and marijuana
For Substance Abusers, Odds of Opioid Use Up With Cannabis Use
For adults using nonmedical opioids, odds of opioid use are increased on days when cannabis is used
ASA: Cannabis Users May Need More Anesthesia During Surgery
Also, higher subjective pain scores seen postoperatively among cannabis users
Medical Marijuana Tied to Fewer Admissions in Sickle Cell Disease
But no change in opioid use observed for those receiving medical marijuana certification
Cannabis Use Increased Among Older Adults From 2016 to 2018
Prevalence of use about double for men versus women; increased for almost all age groups
Risk for Cannabis Use Increased Among Adults With Depression
And odds of past-month cannabis use and depression up from 2005-2006 to 2015-2016 in U.S. adults
