marijuana use

The U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) confirmed once again that marijuana continues to be the most used substance worldwide. According to its World Drug Report for 2023 released this week, there were approximately 219 million marijuana users in 2021, or some 4.3% of the...

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. When examining miscarriages related to regular marijuana use, researchers found they typically happened within eight weeks of conception. A new study suggests men intending to conceive a child with their...

A bipartisan duo of lawmakers seeks to end a discriminatory practice of disqualifying those who apply for federal jobs or receive security clearance for past or present cannabis use. The bill titled "Cannabis Users' Restoration of Eligibility (CURE) Act" was introduced by Maryland...

This article was originally published in February 2023. As marijuana becomes more popular across the country, with many states welcoming it legally, one condition, which was previously considered rare and is still hard to diagnose, is also becoming more frequent, according to one doctor. The...

US long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall has had her indoor national title taken away, followed by a one-month suspension due to breaching anti-doping regulations. The long jump champion tested positive for a urinary metabolite of THC in a sample collected on Feb. 17, according to USA Today, citing the U...

Delta-9 THC, marijuana’s active ingredient, is the most common substance appearing on positive drug tests in those working in the military full time, reported Marijuana Moment. According to a letter from the Department of Defense (DOD) addressing Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA)’s request from...

More people are turning to cannabis to ease their stress and anxiety, and a growing body of evidence indicates that its use can alleviate symptoms such as worried feelings, irritability and sleeping problems, to name a few. However, frequent and long-term use of cannabis can potentially lead to...

Despite the rising cost of living, U.S. cannabis users are consuming either the same amount of weed or even more than a year ago. That's according to a new survey conducted by independent market research provider Pollfish on behalf of Jushi Holdings Inc. (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF). While...

There is no 'right' age nor acceptable amount of alcohol that is safe for minors. Both short-term and long-term effects of drinking can affect the normal development of vital organs and functions. In addition, drinking at a young age can lead to alcohol and addiction problems ...

The Indian police told a local court that the rats ate more than 500 kg of cannabis seized from drug dealers. What Happened: Uttar Pradesh police, in a report submitted to a special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (1985) court, said that rats ate the confiscated marijuana stored in...

The therapeutic effects of cannabis are indisputable, and a number of scientific studies confirming that is on the rise. However, a growing body of researchers is investigating the negative impacts marijuana has on overall human health. Building on the previous study presented at the...

A new retrospective study conducted by researchers from the University of Chicago found that patients with cannabis dependence are at risk of higher infection rates following knee and shoulder arthroscopy, reported Medical News. The procedure is minimally invasive and includes inserting a small...

Among the numerous amendments filed to the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which the Senate plans to take up soon, are dozens related to cannabis and psychedelics. This summer, the House of Representatives approved several measures as part of the NDAA, including two...

Michigan State University researchers found that marijuana legalization doesn’t lead to more young people trying the substance. By contrast, that’s not the case with adult users, as the number of those deciding to try marijuana for the first time has increased in states where...

Does the legalization of recreational cannabis increase overall consumption? Researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and The City University of New York found that it does. The study, published online in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, found that marijuana...