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·August 30, 2023·5 min read

Marijuana Users Found to Have Elevated Lead Levels

Researchers found marijuana users have significantly higher levels of metals like lead and cadmium in their blood and urine. The study, which is one of the largest of its kind, analyzed data from over 7,000 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

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·August 25, 2023·4 min read

Mental Health and Cannabis Use in Pregnant Women

A recent study reveals a potential vulnerability of pregnant and postpartum women with mental health disorders towards self-medicating with cannabis. Prior research had been vague, generalizing mental health issues without delving into specific disorders.

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·June 30, 2023·6 min read

Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Teen Cannabis Use Disorder

Early exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including parental drug misuse and mental health challenges, increases the risk of problematic cannabis use during adolescence. The study analyzed over 5,000 participants from the 'Children of the 90s' study.

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·June 15, 2023·6 min read

Is Cannabis Use Disorder A Stepping Stone to Mental Health Disorders?

A new study sheds light on the strong link between cannabis use disorder and mental health conditions, indicating a much higher risk than previously thought. The research, based on data from over six million Danes, reveals that individuals with cannabis use disorder have almost double the risk of developing depression and two to three times higher risk of bipolar disorder.

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·May 19, 2023·4 min read

Key Influencers in Cannabis Use Disorder Treatment Success Among Pregnant Women

Pregnant women are more likely to complete cannabis use disorder (CUD) treatment if referred by the justice system, community partners, or health care providers. The research provides novel insights into treatment outcomes for pregnant women seeking CUD treatment at public-funding facilities. Findings also showed that only 30% of pregnant women completed treatment, with a 4-to-12-month stay associated with treatment completion.

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·November 16, 2022·4 min read

Cannabis Not Made Safer by Increasing Its CBD Content

Study finds no evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) reduces the negative effects of cannabis.

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·September 1, 2022·9 min read

Cannabis Users No More Likely to Lack Motivation Than Non-users: Study Breaks ‘Stoner’ Stereotype

Users of cannabis showed no difference in motivation, pleasure taken from rewards, or the brain's response to reward-seeking compared to non-cannabis users.

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·April 13, 2022·6 min read

How Cannabis Affects Our Cognition and Psychology

Researchers investigate how cannabis can influence a number of cognitive and psychological processes.

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·March 5, 2022·4 min read

Brain Stimulation Shows Promise as Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder in People With Schizophrenia

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation helped reduce cannabis use by up to 60% in those with schizophrenia who have cannabis use disorder.

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·August 28, 2019·2 min read

Teens are using a highly potent form of marijuana

Many teens are turning away from using traditional marijuana and are using marijuana concentrates. Marijuana concentrates increate the risk for addiction, psychosis, and cognitive impairment.

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·June 20, 2019·4 min read

Early-and-regular cannabis use by youth is associated with alteration in brain circuits that support cognitive control

Compared to peers who do not use cannabis, teens and young adults with significant marijuana use history have reduced activation in brain areas that support cognitive control and conflict resolution.

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·June 18, 2019·3 min read

Researchers link gene to cannabis abuse

Researchers have identified a genetic variant that increases the risk of cannabis use disorder (CUD). The variant affects the formations of specific nicotine receptors in the brain. Those who have less of these receptors are more likely to develop CUD. Additionally, researchers found those with a higher number of genetic variants associated with impaired cognition are more likely to struggle with marijuana addiction.

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cannabis use disorder

Marijuana Users Found to Have Elevated Lead Levels

Mental Health and Cannabis Use in Pregnant Women

Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Teen Cannabis Use Disorder

Is Cannabis Use Disorder A Stepping Stone to Mental Health Disorders?

Key Influencers in Cannabis Use Disorder Treatment Success Among Pregnant Women

Cannabis Not Made Safer by Increasing Its CBD Content

Cannabis Users No More Likely to Lack Motivation Than Non-users: Study Breaks ‘Stoner’ Stereotype

How Cannabis Affects Our Cognition and Psychology

Brain Stimulation Shows Promise as Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder in People With Schizophrenia

Teens are using a highly potent form of marijuana

Early-and-regular cannabis use by youth is associated with alteration in brain circuits that support cognitive control

Researchers link gene to cannabis abuse

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