cannabis use disorder

French biotechnology company specializing in the treatment of brain disorders Aelis Farma reported Wednesday the results from its clinical Phase 2B trial with AEF0117, evaluating the efficacy and safety in treatment-seeking participants with moderate to severe cannabis use disorder (CUD). The study...

Pelago, a digital clinic partner to U.S. businesses and health plans for substance use management, announced Tuesday the addition of cannabis to its specialized substance use disorder (SUD) treatments. The new program, which will be fully implemented by Q3 2024, expands the New York-headquartered...

A new analysis of the genomes of more than 1 million people brings insights into the connections between genes and cannabis user disorder (CUD), reported Yale News.  Researchers examined a genome-wide set of genetic variants in individuals from multiple ancestry groups enrolled in...

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. Smoking too much weed can limit your hobbies, motivation and relationships. Here’s how to take it down a notch. Marijuana is great, but too much of it is usually a problem. With the pandemic and the...

A new study based on medical data from Alberta, Canada, has revealed a connection between cannabis use disorder and an increased risk of cardiovascular issues. Published in Addiction, this research analyzed data from nearly 60,000 adults from 2012 to 2019. Published in Addiction...

Can too much high lead to higher risks of surgery complications? Yes, it can. That's according to a study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA Surgery. Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston concluded that people with cannabis use disorder...

With more and more states and countries embracing cannabis whether for medical or recreational purposes, it could be assumed that the number of people dependent on it would also increase. Even now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that estimates show every 3 in 10 people...

As marijuana use continues to rise along with a national legalization trend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that estimates reveal every 3 in 10 people who consume it have cannabis use disorder. The question is – how is cannabis use disorder diagnosed?...

A new study found that state laws legalizing medicinal and adult-use cannabis play “a significant role” in veterans diagnosed as addicts by the Veterans Health Administration  (VHA), particularly in older patients. What Does The Study Say? According to the study,...

This article was originally published in March 2022. Despite its long history and tradition, there still exist many unknowns when it comes to marijuana. Some claim cannabis has myriad benefits, others issue myriad warnings. What is certain is that everyone seems to have an...

Consumer health and wellness company LOVE Pharma Co.’s subsidiary The MicroDoz Therapy Inc. is sponsoring a soon-to-commence clinical trial of psilocybin-assisted therapy for cannabis use disorder, to be conducted at the acclaimed Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness...

Cannabis consumers who tend to choose high potency weed for their pleasure, are at higher risk of becoming addicted or developing marijuana-caused psychosis, a new study shows. “Overall, use of higher potency cannabis, relative to lower potency cannabis, was associated with an increased risk...

The health benefits of marijuana are widely known as a solid treatment for multiple symptoms associated with chronic pain, anxiety,  multiple sclerosis, and cancer patients. While the field continues to expand and evolve, the question arises: what are the downsides to cannabis use, if any...