Through my eyes: Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS)
By Regina Denny September 19, 2019 CHS causes abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, and the vomiting can result in dehydration. This dehydration can lead to a type of kidney [...]
Pitt Researchers Create Breathalyzer That Can Detect Marijuana
Contact: Maggie Pavlick August 27, 2019 As recreational marijuana legalization becomes more widespread throughout the U.S., so has concern about what that means for enforcing DUI laws. Unlike a [...]
CBD is the new snake oil
by Robert L. DuPont June 17, 2019 12:50 PM The irrational enthusiasm for the medical use of cannabidiol, or CBD, is unique and frightening. We are watching the [...]
Recommendations From Cannabis Dispensaries About First-Trimester Cannabis Use
Obstetrics & Gynecology: June 2018 - Volume 131 - Issue 6 - p 1031-1038 OBJECTIVE: To characterize recommendations given to pregnant women by Colorado cannabis dispensaries regarding use of cannabis [...]
Marijuana Damages Young Brains
From the New York Times, 06/16/19 By Kenneth L. Davis and Mary Jeanne Kreek Dr. Davis and Dr. Kreek are physicians. Recent efforts to legalize marijuana in New York [...]
Kids may pick up marijuana at younger age if mom uses
Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) - When mom uses marijuana, kids are more likely to try the drug at a younger age, a new study shows. When mothers used cannabis [...]
2 Million US Teens are Vaping Marijuana
By CARLA K. JOHNSON Associated Press SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 — 12:15PM A school-based survey shows nearly 1 in 11 U.S. students have used marijuana in electronic cigarettes, heightening health [...]
Marijuana study raises concerns about THC in breast milk up to six days after use
Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press A new study authors says "it is reasonable to speculate" that exposing infants to THC or cannabidiol "could influence normal brain development," depending on dose [...]
How Cannabis and Cannabis-based Drugs Harm Your Brain
23 July 2018 12:27 Lancaster University Press Long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory say researchers. The study has implications for both recreational users and people [...]
Effect of cannabis use in people with chronic non-cancer pain prescribed opioids: findings from a 4-year prospective cohort study
Background Interest in the use of cannabis and cannabinoids to treat chronic non-cancer pain is increasing, because of their potential to reduce opioid dose requirements. We aimed to investigate [...]