THC May Stay in Breast Milk Up to Six Weeks
Razi Berry In a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers at Children’s Hospital Colorado (Children’s Colorado) have found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana, stays in breast milk for up to six weeks, further supporting the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the […]
Happy Nostalgia Amongst Teens Linked to Less Substance Use/Abuse
Razi Berry Teenagers with happy childhood memories are likely to drink less, take fewer drugs and enjoy learning, according to research published in the peer-reviewed journal Addiction Research & Theory. The findings, based on data from nearly 2,000 US high school students, show a link between how pupils feel about the past, present and future […]
5 Myths About CBD
Sarah Cimperman, ND Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, has been marketed as a natural cure for conditions ranging from anxiety and insomnia to epilepsy and chronic pain. At a time when ninety percent of people in the United States believe that the cannabis plant has medical benefits, CBD product sales are surging.1 Market researchers predict […]
Drug Testing in Public Schools
Razi Berry Thirteen-year-old Aura Brillhart and her 11-year-old sister, Morgan, will face a new sort of test in school this year: a drug test. A new test in school this year: a drug test The middle and high schools in their community of Fort Scott, Kan., are among the latest to require random drug testing […]
Teens Using Very Potent Form of Marijuana
Razi Berry Nearly one in four Arizona teens have used a highly potent form of marijuana known as marijuana concentrate, according to a new study by Arizona State University researchers. Teens consuming highly potent form of marijuana Among nearly 50,000 eighth, 10th, and 12th graders from the 2018 Arizona Youth Survey, a biennial survey of […]
If You Smoke Pot, Your Anesthesiologist Needs to Know
Razi Berry When Colorado legalized marijuana, it became a pioneer in creating new policies to deal with the drug. Now the state’s surgeons, nurses and anesthesiologists are becoming pioneers of a different sort in understanding what weed may do to patients going under the knife. Observations and initial research show that marijuana use may affect […]
Targeting the Endocannabinoid System May be Next Solution to OCD
Razi Berry The body’s endocannabinoid system, due to the critical role it plays in regulating neurotransmitter signaling, is an enticing target for drug development against disorders associated with anxiety, stress, and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). A comprehensive new review article that provides an overview of this complex system, endogenous and exogenous cannabinoids, […]
Adolescent Cannabis Use and Long-term Effects on Brain
Razi Berry About one in five Canadian adolescents uses cannabis (19% of Canadians aged 15-19), and its recent legalization across the country warrants investigation into the consequence of this use on the developing brain. Recent cannabis legalization in Canada warrants investigation into the consequence of use on the developing brain Adolescence is associated with the […]
Warning: Online Cannabis Oils Could Contain More THC Than What’s Labeled
Razi Berry One of the biggest concerns/confusions of potential consumers of CBD products is whether they can trust that the product does not contain the psychoactive constituent THC. Many CBD products are labeled as “hemp,” and are not supposed to have more than 0.3% THC. However, “cannabis,” “hemp,” and “marijuana” all come from the same […]
Marijuana Found in Breast Milk 6 Days After Use
Razi Berry With the increase in legalization of marijuana, both medically and recreationally, more and more pregnant and breastfeeding women are reporting its use. Though, the general recommendation from organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics is to warn against the use of marijuana for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, there is a lack of evidence […]