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Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Linked To Child Brain Development Changes, Study Finds
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 10:12pm | 508Recent research has unveiled new concerns regarding cannabis use during pregnancy and its potential impact on a child’s brain development. A study published in the journal Nature Mental Health (via Health Day News) on July 4, 2024, reveals that children exposed to cannabis in utero exhibit...
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Cannabis Impairment & Driving: Are Field Sobriety Tests Accurate?
Thursday, August 3, 2023 - 1:59pm | 599Numerous studies have shown the effects of cannabis on driving performance, and the overwhelming consensus is that it impairs driving ability. Research suggests that drivers under the influence of cannabis demonstrate a decreased ability to maintain a steady speed, maintain proper lane positions...
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How Do You Know If You Have Cannabis Use Disorder If You Use It For Therapeutic Purposes?
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 11:36am | 561As 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?...
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Veterans More Likely To Develop Cannabis Use Disorder In States With Legal Marijuana, Says New Study
Thursday, March 2, 2023 - 3:35pm | 479A 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,...