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Cannabis & Driving: You Feel Different – You Drive Different

Results of a recent highway safety study involving cannabis revealed that the majority of those who use cannabis elect to drive that same day, even when use was as recent as 60 minutes (or less) prior to the act of driving. Cannabis use in America has outpaced alcohol consumption in recent years, it impacts to […]

Midwest Impact Report, 2024

The Midwest HIDTA’s seven-state area consists of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the three Illinois counties of Madison, Rock Island, and St. Clair. The region spans over 428,000 square miles, encompasses 73 HIDTA-designated counties, and is considered the largest of the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s 33 HIDTA regions. It […]

Mr. Bill Lynch RPh. Marijuana & Rx Drug Interactions, The Hazards & Dangers. 02-22-24. (70 minutes)

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Recreational Marijuana Legalization: Workplace Injuries Increase

Reported workplace injuries, in workers ages 20 – 34 years, increased by 10% after recreational marijuana laws were adopted. In the 2 – 3 years following legalization, reported workplace injures increased for this same age group.  This was not the case in older workers who saw a decline in workplace injuries benefits after legalization was adopted.  […]

Today’s Marijuana: An Overview For Youth

How using marijuana as a teen or young adult can impact your mental & physical health. Know some of the risks associated to using cannabis products. Posted by permission from: Rise Up! Glendale AZ (February 2024) Click on Watch On YouTube Icon

Mr. Dale Quigley: Colorado’s Adult Use Market: What Have The Last 10 Years Taught Us? 12-05-23. (60 Minutes)

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Cannabis Use While Pregnant: New Risks To Unborn  

According to a new study released in JAMA, ongoing cannabis use during a pregnancy increases risks of preterm births, stillbirths, decreased birth size, and high blood pressure disorders.  The authors caution that, “Cannabis use should be avoided during pregnancy to optimize maternal and neonatal outcomes.” The study (Metz, T. et.al. / December 2023) uses data from […]

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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