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Cannabis use, emotions, and mental health: Unraveling the young adult connection

Emotion dysregulation mediates the association between cannabis use and mental health in young adults, with sex-dependent effects observed in female users. Interventions targeting emotion dysregulation are crucial for improving mental health outcomes in female, young adult cannabis users.

23 May 2023

$11.6 million NIDA grant supports the study of cannabis effects on HIV-infected brains

Weill Cornell Medicine has been awarded a five-year, $11.6 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health to study the effects cannabis, including marijuana and compounds derived from it, may have on the brains of those living with HIV.

23 May 2023

Cannabis users' cognitive abilities compared: Flower vs. concentrate - surprising findings revealed!

Study compares the cognitive test performance of chronic cannabis flower users, concentrate users, and non-users, revealing that both flower and concentrate users exhibit poorer performance in certain cognitive tasks compared to non-users. However, there were no significant differences in cognitive test results between flower and concentrate users, suggesting similar cognitive impacts under sober conditions.

22 May 2023

Study reports a shared genetic basis for cannabis use and psychiatric disorders

A new study from the University of Oslo published in the Lancet Psychiatry, reported a shared genetic basis for cannabis use and psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

19 May 2023

Short science-backed messages could be an effective way to discourage cannabis use during pregnancy

Short science-backed messages about the health risks of using cannabis while pregnant could be an effective way to discourage the dangerous trend.

16 May 2023

Is medical cannabis treatment associated with improvements in health-related quality of life?

Researchers investigated whether cannabis treatment could improve the health-associated quality of life.

11 May 2023

Legal pot is more potent than ever — and still largely unregulated

Marijuana and other products containing THC, the plant's main psychoactive ingredient, have grown more potent and more dangerous as legalization has made them more widely available.

9 May 2023

Cannabis product authenticity: a metabolomic big data approach

Researchers examined the aspects of the authentomics of cannabis products.

5 May 2023

Study warns of strong link between cannabis use and adverse psychosocial events in adolescents, regardless of disorder classification

Study aimed to investigate the prevalence and demographics of nondisordered cannabis use (NDCU) and to compare the associations of cannabis use with adverse psychosocial events among adolescents with no cannabis use, NDCU, and cannabis use disorder (CUD).

5 May 2023

Medical cannabis soothes cancer pain

Study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of medical cannabis in reducing pain and concurrent medications in patients with cancer. The results suggest that medical cannabis is a safe and effective complementary treatment for pain relief in patients with cancer.

4 May 2023

Young men with cannabis use disorder have elevated risk of developing schizophrenia

Young men with cannabis (marijuana) use disorder have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, according to a study led by researchers at the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health.

4 May 2023

What impact does the availability of legal cannabis have on health outcomes?

The relationship between the availability of legal cannabis and health outcomes.

2 May 2023

Clinical review finds adverse effects of perinatal cannabis use on pregnancy and breastfeeding

Study reviews the available literature on perinatal cannabis use and its effects on pregnancy and breastfeeding. It also discusses the need for further research and guidelines for clinicians when discussing cannabis use with pregnant patients.

30 Apr 2023

Does physical activity impact substance use disorder treatment?

Researchers reviewed existing studies on physical activity interventions for treating substance use disorders.

28 Apr 2023

Prenatal exposure to cannabinoids linked to newborn mortality and respiratory problems

Consumption of cannabis (marijuana) or derivatives during pregnancy can cause respiratory problems for the baby, such as impaired control of breathing and diminished sensitivity to carbon dioxide, both of which favor sudden infant death syndrome.

25 Apr 2023

Cannabis users with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia more likely to experience psychotic symptoms

A study published in the journal Schizophrenia Bulletin highlights that genetic risk factors for schizophrenia can increase the possibility of experiencing cannabis-related subclinical psychotic symptoms in regular cannabis users.

24 Apr 2023

Pain, hope, and science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms

The boxer felt broken. Every day, he was waking up in pain. Some days, it was debilitating headaches. Other times, it was his back. Or his fists. His ribs. His nose. On top of that, he had mood swings. Depression. Anxiety.

24 Apr 2023

Cannabigerol lowers blood pressure of healthy mice

Cannabigerol, an extract found naturally in the cannabis plant, is an increasingly popular treatment (as over-the-counter CBG oil) for chronic pain and inflammation.

21 Apr 2023

Study finds alterations in brain connectivity among young adult cannabis users

A recent Scientific Reports study has investigated the alterations in brain functional and structural connectivity in cannabis users and compared the results with healthy controls. The changes in the rich club organization in cannabis users were also studied using graph theoretical metrics.

12 Apr 2023

Study examines perceptions of the risk of driving while under the influence of cannabis

In a recent study published in the Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour journal, researchers explored how individuals perceive the risks associated with driving while under the influence of cannabis.