The survey’s strongest calls for easing marijuana laws came on behalf of medicinal users. But recreational use is favored, too, in a wide sweep across generations, partisan divides, and racial and ethnic lines. Among all survey participants, 30% believed legalization …
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Pro-cannabis social media linked to youths’ intentions to use
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Despite laws against advertising cannabis to teens, young people reported in surveys that they still see a lot of positive cannabis messages through social media posts. Washington State University researchers found these messages were also connected …
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Bisexuals use cannabis more frequently for coping, enhancement
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Young people classified as bisexual not only use cannabis more frequently but also are more likely to use it to cope with mental health issues and for what researchers call experiential “enhancement.” A recent study, titled …
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U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal at UConn Health on Jan. 17, 2023 for press conference with CT Attorney General William Tong, Dr. Suzanne Doyon of the CT Poison Control Center based at UConn Health, UConn School of Medicine Pediatrician Dr. Jody …
Read More »Cannabis-related emergency department visits among older adults on the rise
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain As a growing number of older adults are experimenting with cannabis to help alleviate chronic symptoms, a new University of California San Diego School of Medicine study has identified a sharp increase in cannabis-related emergency department …
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As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more places in the U.S., according to a study published Tuesday. More than 7,000 …
Read More »First legal recreational marijuana shop opens in New York City
Credit: CC0 Public Domain New York’s first legal recreational marijuana dispensary opened on Thursday in the heart of Manhattan. More than 100 people crowded into the dispensary in New York City’s East Village, run by the nonprofit Housing Works, a …
Read More »New study highlights role of drug and alcohol use in serious crashes
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Each year, many people look forward to ringing in the new year with family and friends. However, some celebrations include the combination of alcohol and late-night driving—which can lead to fatal accidents. According to Mothers Against …
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