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Nonviolent Crime Increase Connected to Sale of Recreational Marijuana in Denver
In 2014, Colorado began selling recreational cannabis to people older than 21, becoming the first state to legalize recreational marijuana. A new study evaluated the...
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Marijuana Vaping on the Rise Among Teens – Declines in Opioid Misuse,...
Findings from the 2019 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey demonstrate the appeal of vaping to teens, as seen in the increased prevalence of marijuana use...
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Recreational Marijuana Users Suffer Impaired Driving – Even When the High...
McLean researchers have discovered that recreational marijuana use affects driving ability even when users are not intoxicated The study, conducted through driving simulation, concluded that...
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Potential Link Between Marijuana and Heart Risks Discovered by Cardiologists
Review recommends patients at risk of cardiovascular events should be counseled to avoid or minimize marijuana use until further data are available. As more states...
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Potency Confusion as Few Consumers Understand THC Levels in Cannabis Edibles
Few cannabis consumers understand what the THC numbers on packages of cannabis edibles really mean, according to a new University of Waterloo study. The study,...
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More Than 90% of Legal Marijuana Products Too Strong for Chronic Pain Relief
More than 90% of the legal marijuana products offered in medical dispensaries are much stronger than what clinical studies have shown that doctors recommend for...
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Marijuana Concentrates Boost THC Levels but Not Impairment – Mobile Lab...
Smoking high-potency marijuana concentrates boosts blood levels of THC more than twice as much as smoking conventional weed, but it doesn’t necessarily get you higher,...
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Data From Over 80,000 Samples Shows Cannabis Strength Soared Over Past 50 Years
The largest study on how cannabis has changed over time finds increased strength putting consumers at greater risk of harm. New research shows that over...
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New Evidence Discovered of Health Threat From Chemicals in Tobacco and...
Marijuana smoking found to raise levels of potentially harmful chemicals but to a lesser degree than tobacco smoking; Exposure to a toxic chemical associated with...
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Marijuana Use Typically Drops at the Beginning of Each Year, Then Climbs in...
Seasonal variation may be explained by new year’s resolutions. Marijuana use increases throughout the calendar year, with use up 13 percent on average at the...
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Vaping Marijuana Causes More Lung Damage Than Vaping or Smoking Nicotine
According to a University of Michigan study, teens who vape cannabis are at a higher risk for lung injury symptoms than those who smoke cigarettes...
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Marijuana for Medical Use May Result in Rapid Onset of Addiction
The hype over medical marijuana for treating health problems may be exaggerated, researchers find. Obtaining a medical marijuana card (MMC) to use cannabis products to...
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New Harmful Side Effects of Marijuana Discovered – Developing Brain Needs...
Cannabinoid receptors help the brain’s dopamine system establish key connections after birth, a new mouse study suggests. Doctors warn that marijuana use during pregnancy may...
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Marijuana Can Cause You to Misperceive Your Relationships
According to Rutgers research, cannabis users tend to be less conscious of the problematic relationship dynamics they can use with their partners while resolving a...
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Legalization of Marijuana Linked to an Increase in Traffic Crashes and Deaths
Could the legalization of marijuana be causing more car accidents? According to a recent study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs,...
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Does Marijuana Make You Lazy? Scientists Find That Cannabis Users Are Just As...
The study demonstrated that cannabis users are no less likely to be motivated or able to enjoy life’s pleasure. According to a new study, cannabis...
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Scientists Are Close to Developing a Marijuana Breath Analyzer
A fuel cell sensor developed by UCLA researchers can detect the presence of THC by oxidizing it to produce an electric current. A chemist from the...
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Research Shows Emphysema More Common in Marijuana Smokers Than Cigarette Smokers
Researchers have found marijuana smokers have a higher rate of emphysema and airway diseases compared to cigarette smokers. The findings, from the University of Ottawa...
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Shocking Revelation: Half of Dentists Say Patients Are High at Dental...
Marijuana use may affect oral health and treatment. As personal and medical marijuana use increases nationwide, the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests patients refrain from...
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245% Increase in Abuse: Children Are Ditching Alcohol for Marijuana
A new paper has revealed 338,727 instances of intentional misuse and abuse for children aged 6 to 18 years old. A recent study published in...
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