Marijuana use linked to risk of myocardial infarction in young people

A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that adults under 45 years of age who consumed marijuana within the past 30 days had almost double the amount of heart attacks compared to those who didn’t use the drug.

By |2022-01-03T07:07:54-05:00January 3, 2022|Current Reseach|Comments Off on Marijuana use linked to risk of myocardial infarction in young people

Prenatal THC exposure linked to aggression, anxiety, and hyperactivity in new study

In a new study recently published in the proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that children of women who used marijuana during pregnancy or while breastfeeding were at a higher risk for negative psychiatric outcomes.

By |2021-11-23T08:39:09-05:00November 22, 2021|Current Reseach|Comments Off on Prenatal THC exposure linked to aggression, anxiety, and hyperactivity in new study

Heavy Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Associated with Poorer Medical and Psychiatric Outcomes

A study published in JAMA this week found that pregnant [...]

By |2021-11-09T11:34:49-05:00November 9, 2021|Current Reseach|Comments Off on Heavy Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Associated with Poorer Medical and Psychiatric Outcomes

Large population-based survey finds that marijuana use is associated with psychotic disorders in the U.S. population.

In a new study just published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, researchers found that any use of marijuana was associated with increased risk of self-reported psychotic disorders.

By |2021-11-04T15:54:49-04:00October 14, 2021|Current Reseach|Comments Off on Large population-based survey finds that marijuana use is associated with psychotic disorders in the U.S. population.

New Rocky Mountain HIDTA report on impact of marijuana legalization now available

The Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program recently released its 2021 report on the impact of marijuana legalization.

By |2021-09-30T09:09:24-04:00September 20, 2021|Current Reseach|Comments Off on New Rocky Mountain HIDTA report on impact of marijuana legalization now available

Study finds link between vaping and psychotic experiences among university students in the USA

Newly published research in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence found an association between vaping either nicotine or THC and psychotic experiences among American college students.

By |2021-09-16T15:25:00-04:00September 7, 2021|Current Reseach|Comments Off on Study finds link between vaping and psychotic experiences among university students in the USA

Any use of marijuana is associated with higher risk of suicidality in young Americans

In a newly released study of over 280,000 young adults [...]

By |2021-07-14T13:54:46-04:00July 14, 2021|Current Reseach|Comments Off on Any use of marijuana is associated with higher risk of suicidality in young Americans

New research emerges linking teen marijuana use with altered brain development

Longitudinal analysis revealed that marijuana use resulted in cortical thinning in a dose-dependent manner. Thus, higher levels of marijuana use resulted in increased cortical thinning.

By |2021-06-21T15:40:14-04:00June 21, 2021|Current Reseach|Comments Off on New research emerges linking teen marijuana use with altered brain development
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