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 […]
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 […]
Study Finds Children of Cannabis Users Start Using Earlier
Razi Berry From Elsevier As prevailing regulatory and cultural shifts normalize adult medical and recreational cannabis use, identification of potential risk factors is key to preventing public health consequences, according to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Study is the first to establish a relationship between maternal cannabis use during a child’s lifetime and earlier […]
Marijuana May Exacerbate Symptoms of Psychosis in Those Already at Risk
Marijuana Affects Everyone Differently A recent study on marijuana has shown that the use of the herb may cause temporary paranoia and other psychosis-related symptoms among those individuals at high risk for developing a psychotic disorder.1 This is interesting research that addresses, and sheds light, into the disparate effects and experiences that are anecdotally seen […]