Cannabis use, cognitive function and dementia risk in older adults: observational and genetic analyses
A comprehensive study published in the journal BMJ Mental Health has revealed that cannabis use among older adults does not appear to accelerate cognitive decline or increase the long-term risk…
Adolescent Cannabis Use Linked to Significantly Increased Risk of Serious Psychiatric Conditions in Young Adulthood
A groundbreaking longitudinal study published in the prestigious JAMA Health Forum has revealed a significant and concerning association between cannabis use during adolescence and an elevated risk of developing serious…
Stanford Medicine Experts Issue Urgent Warnings as Cannabis Use Surges Among Older Americans Amidst Potency Concerns and Unforeseen Health Risks
As cannabis use continues its upward trajectory across the United States, a growing number of older Americans are exploring its potential benefits. However, experts at Stanford Medicine are sounding a…
Stanford Experts Issue Urgent Warning on Potent Cannabis Products and Rising Risks for Older Americans
As cannabis use continues its upward trajectory across the United States, particularly among the aging demographic, medical professionals at Stanford Medicine are sounding a critical alarm. Today’s marijuana products, significantly…
Mental health risks of cannabis addiction depend heavily on age
The Evolution of Cannabis Use and Legalization in the United States The findings arrive at a pivotal moment in American history. Products derived from the Cannabis sativa plant have been…
Challenging Addiction Paradigms New Australian Research Finds Lack of Automatic Attentional Bias in Cannabis Use Disorder
A comprehensive four-year study conducted by researchers in Australia has produced findings that challenge long-standing psychological theories regarding addiction and visual triggers. The research, recently published in the peer-reviewed journal…
Medicinal Cannabis Falls Short in Treating Common Mental Health Conditions, Landmark Study Reveals
A groundbreaking analysis published in the esteemed medical journal The Lancet has delivered a significant blow to the widespread perception of medicinal cannabis as a panacea for common mental health…
Cannabis Consumption May Fundamentally Alter Memory Formation and Recall
A groundbreaking study conducted at Washington State University (WSU) reveals that cannabis consumption, beyond a simple impairment of immediate recall, may actively reshape how memories are formed and subsequently retrieved.…
The Intersectionality of Cannabis Use and Depression Symptoms on Functional Brain Topology in Adults
The human brain functions as a sophisticated network of interconnected regions, communicating through electrical and chemical signals to regulate everything from mood to executive decision-making. Recent neuroscientific research has unveiled…
Medicinal Cannabis Shows Little Efficacy for Common Mental Health Conditions, Landmark Study Finds
A comprehensive analysis of decades of research, published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet, has delivered a stark assessment of medicinal cannabis’s effectiveness for a range of mental health…


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