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Cannabis Use Disorders & DNA: A Genetic Link? 

A new genetic study, the largest of its kind to date, examined over 1 million individuals that suggests those with a Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) and adverse health issues, may be associated to traits found in their DNA. Researchers examined CUD data from 1,054,365 people associated in the “Million Veteran Program”. They identified four ancestorial […]

Dr. Roneet Lev M.D., Marijuana Cases from The Front Lines of Medicine 09-18-23 (60 Minutes)

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Mr. Ben Cort: Understanding 21st Century Marijuana 11-20-23. (60 Minutes)

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Older Cannabis Users: Increased Risk of Hospitalization & Complications 

Older cannabis users are at greater risk of hospitalization or other adverse health outcome due to their age, co-existing health conditions, and interactions with prescribed medications. The results of a 15-year data analysis (2005-2019), of California hospital records, noted that cannabis-related visits to an Emergency Room (ER) for those over 65 increased substantially (1,808%) during […]

Dr. Libby Stuyt: “Mental Health Implications of Marijuana” (6o minute video) (09-07-23)

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Dr. LaTisha Bader: “Women and Weed” on 10-16-23 (60 minute video)

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Cannabis Use in Canada: Linked to Increased Hospitalizations 

Since Canada legalized marijuana for commercial adult use, the hospitalization rates associated to marijuana for “harmful use”, “dependency” and “cannabis-induced psychosis” have all increased.  These are some of the findings that researchers (Myran, D. et.al.) shared in JAMA which detailed a seven-year study, in the major provinces of Canada, representing 26.9 million people, ages 15 […]

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