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Many CBD Products Contain Psychoactive Ingredient THC, Study Finds
Many CBD users are unknowingly consuming THC, which could pose health and legal problems, researchers say.
Is It Safe to Drive After Consuming CBD?
A new study finds CBD has no impact on driving or cognitive abilities even at high doses.
Medical Marijuana May Be Safe for Pain Relief in Cancer Patients, Study Finds
Cancer patients using medical marijuana report less pain, an improved quality of life and few side effects, researchers say.
More Pets Being Poisoned by Pot, New Study Finds
More pets, especially dogs, are inadvertently ingesting cannabis products and becoming ill, researchers say.
Marijuana Edibles Packaged Like Popular Snack Foods Pose Danger, Study Warns
Researchers find nearly 1 out of 10 marijuana edibles use the exact or similar branding as common snack products, including candy and chips.
Pot May Decrease Pain and Opioid Use in Patients with Knee and Back Issues
People with knee and back problems who used medical marijuana needed fewer opioid pain relievers and report better daily function, researchers say.
Why Are More Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Using Pot?
More pregnant women are using marijuana to help manage symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and insomnia, researchers say.
New Saliva Test Detects Pot Use in Minutes, Scientists Say
A new saliva test accurately detects THC within 5 minutes, according to a new study
Recent Pot Use Tied to Heart Attacks in Young Adults
Consuming marijuana through smoking, vaping or edibles increases the risk of heart attack in adults younger than 45, researchers say.
Kids Exposed to Secondhand Pot Smoke Get More Colds and Flu, Study Finds
Children whose parents regularly smoke or vape pot suffer more viral respiratory infections, researchers say.
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Teens Have Triple the Odds of Misusing Marijuana Compared to Adults
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2022
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In yet another report that illustrates the dangers pot poses to the young, developing brain, a new British study finds teenagers are much more likely than adults to develop an addiction to mariju...
Odds for Emergency Room Visits Rise With Pot Use
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2022
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Toking up increases your risk of landing in the hospital, a new study reports.
Recreational marijuana use was associated with 22% greater odds of needing to visit an emergency room or be hospitalized, Canadian researchers found.
Lots of 'THC-Free' CBD Products Contain THC: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 24, 2022
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You might be getting a little unwanted something extra when you buy a CBD product at your local grocers or supplements store, a new study warns.
About 60% of CBD products tested in the lab also contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical in pot that causes intoxicat...
Youth Drinking, Pot Use Went Down During Pandemic
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic changed kids' lives in many respects, and sometimes for the better. Pot use, drinking, smoking and vaping all fell among U.S. youth, likely because they had to spend more time at home and less time with their friends, researchers say.
The findings a...
Will Medical Marijuana, CBD Ease Chronic Pain?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2022
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Use of medical marijuana has surged across the United States, but a new analysis finds that evidence supporting its use in treating chronic pain remains surprisingly thin.
There have been few well-performed clinical trials focused on pain relief from the sort of products...
Use Pot? You May Need More Sedation During Endoscopies
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2022
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If you use pot, you may need more sedation than normal during a gastric endoscopy, according to a new study.
"Patients didn't have increased awareness or discomfort during procedures, but they did require more drugs," lead author Dr. Yasmin Nasser said in a news release ...
Medical Marijuana May Offer Safe Pain Relief for Cancer Patients
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2022
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Cancer patients who use medical marijuana experience less pain and a better quality of life, Israeli researchers report.
And, their new study found, these patients were able...
Big Rise in Marijuana Vaping Among U.S. Teens
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2022
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A growing number of U.S. teenagers are vaping marijuana -- a habit that in some ways may be more risky than old-fashioned pot smoking, a new study finds.
Researchers found that between 2017 and 2019, the percentage of teens who reported any marijuana use in the past mont...
More Pets Being Poisoned by Cannabis
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2022
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With marijuana now legal in many U.S. states, some veterinarians are seeing more cases of cannabis poisoning in dogs and other pets, according to a new survey.
The poll, of 251 vets in Canada and the United States, found that those incidents usually end well: Most animal...
When Pot Is Legal, Prescriptions for Pain, Depression, Anxiety and Sleep Drop: Study
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2022
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When people have legal access to marijuana, they're less likely to take certain prescription drugs, new research suggests.
U.S. states where recreational marijuana is legal have seen large drops in the use of prescription drugs for pain, depression, anxiety, sleep, psych...
Some Pot Edibles Mimic Candy, Raising Dangers for Kids
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2022
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Marijuana edibles that mimic the packaging of popular snack foods pose a risk to children, a new study warns.
Researchers looked at the packaging of more than 200 types of edibl...
1 in 5 Medicare Patients Use Medical Marijuana: Survey
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 14, 2022
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One in five Medicare recipients use medical marijuana and two-thirds say it should be covered by Medicare, a new survey reveals.
Medical marijuana is legal in 37 states, four...
Bong Use at Home Quickly Fills Air With Toxins
- Steven Reinberg
- March 31, 2022
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Smoking pot through a bong doesn't protect the nonsmokers in the room from the dangers of secondhand smoke, a new study warns.
Bongs have been touted as a safe way to protect nonsmokers from secondhand marijuana smoke. But it can expose them to extremely high concentrati...
Arthritis? Back Pain? Medical Pot May Help You Avoid Opioid Painkillers
- March 22, 2022
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Medical marijuana could be a viable alternative to opioid painkillers for people dealing with arthritis or chronic back pain, two new studies show.
Many patients prescr...
Medical Marijuana Rx Ups Odds for Overuse, With No Benefit to Health: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2022
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Using medical marijuana to treat pain, anxiety or depression may quickly lead to dependence, without relieving symptoms, a new study suggests.
Those most at risk for misusing medical ma...
Poll Finds Most Parents Would Use CBD to Treat a Child — Is That Wise?
- February 21, 2022
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Cannabidiol (CBD) products are wildly popular among older adults for treating chronic pain and anxiety, and a new poll suggests that nearly three-quarters of U.S. parents think CBD might also be a good option for their kids when other meds don't work.
On the other hand, ...
Kids' Poisonings Rise as More Parents Bring Pot Edibles Home
- February 14, 2022
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Edibles. In adults, they can be used recreationally or to help manage pain, nausea and anxiety. But these THC-loaded products, often sold as gummies, cookies and brownies, have fueled a four-year increase in the number of emergency calls for young children who mistakenly think...
Many Who Use Both Pot & Booze Say They've Driven Intoxicated
- February 8, 2022
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Among U.S. drivers who use both alcohol and pot, over 40% say they've driven under the influence, a new study finds.
"Alcohol and cannabis are two of the most common substances involved in impaired driving and motor vehicle crashes in the U.S.," said study author Priscil...
Young Pot Smokers May Be at Higher Odds for Repeat Strokes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 3, 2022
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Young adult pot smokers who've suffered a stroke are more likely to have another stroke if they keep toking, a new study finds.
Research has already linked heavy cannabis use with an in...
More Evidence Pot Use in Pregnancy Is Bad for Baby
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2022
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So, you're pregnant and battling nausea every day. What harm could come from smoking a joint to settle your stomach?
Plenty, according to a new study that suggests women who use pot while expe...
People High on Pot Used a Driving Simulator. Here's What Happened
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2022
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You smoked a joint an hour and a half ago. Now it's worn off enough that you feel fine to get behind the wheel.
But you're fooling yourself, a new study says. You're likely about to drive under the
Driving Both High and Drunk More Dangerous Than Either Alone: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2022
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The hazards of drunken driving are well known, and a new research review shows that adding pot to the mix only makes matters worse.
The analysis of 57 past studies found that the
Can CBD Help Curb COVID? Maybe, But More Study Needed
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2022
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Cannabidiol, a compound derived from marijuana, appears to show promise in blocking replication of the COVID-19 virus and preventing its spread, lab and animal studies show.
CBD and Cannabis Products for Acne, Psoriasis? Buyer Beware, Dermatologists Say
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2022
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Growing numbers of folks are turning to CBD or cannabis products to treat skin conditions like acne or rosacea, but researchers warn that the science on their safety and power hasn't kept up with demand.
When more than 500 adults were asked about their use of CBD (cannab...
More Folks Drive High When Pot Made Legal: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 13, 2022
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Here's more evidence that marijuana may make driving more dangerous: As pot has been legalized in more countries and states, a greater number of people are driving intoxicated by the drug and crashing, researchers report.
THC, the active ingredient in cannabis, has been ...
Pot Use Raises Risks After Severe Form of Stroke
- Cara Murez
- January 7, 2022
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If you have any risk factors for stroke and you like to smoke pot, a new study suggests you should stop toking.
Researchers found that people with an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, a rare, severe type of
Why Are More Women Using Pot, Other Cannabis Products During Pregnancy?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2021
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A growing number of pregnant women are using marijuana or other cannabis products, and a new study suggests that relief of symptoms such as morning sickness may be a primary reason.
Weed May Mess With Your Medicines, Causing Harm
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2021
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Many people turn to marijuana or cannabidiol to ease their achy joints and help them sleep, but a new study suggests that could wreak havoc with any other medications they're taking.
Why? Because the body uses the same set of enzymes to process them all, scientists repor...
Pandemic Saw Big Declines in Kids' Use of Drugs, Alcohol, Vaping
- Robert Preidt
- December 16, 2021
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There may be a silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic, with U.S. health officials reporting an "unprecedented" decline in teens' use of alcohol, marijuana, other illegal drugs and vaping.
"We have never seen such dramatic decreases in drug use among teens in just a one-y...
Medical Marijuana May Help Ease Severe Epilepsy in Kids: Study
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2021
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Kids with severe epilepsy may take multiple medications and follow special diets, yet still suffer seizures. Now a small study suggests medical marijuana may sometimes help when other therapies fail.
British researchers found that medical pot slashed seizures by almost 9...
Marijuana Can Really Mess With Your Sleep, Study Suggests
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 7, 2021
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Many folks turn to pot to help them relax and get a good night's sleep, but new research finds the practice may do the exact opposite.
"I think [the results] were somewhat surprising because, in our mind, anecdotally cannabis seems to help with sleep, but … the evidenc...
Pot Use in Pregnancy May Harm the Fetus
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 16, 2021
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Marijuana use in pregnancy may increase your child's risk for stress and anxiety, a new study suggests.
Although some moms-to-be use pot hoping to relieve morning sickness and anxiety, they should know it may cause genetic changes in the uterus that result in children be...
Attorneys General Warn About Pot Products That Look Like Halloween Treats
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- October 29, 2021
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Just days before Halloween, attorneys general in several states have issued warnings about cannabis edibles that look like candy and snacks.
"These look-alike cannabis products are unregulated, unsafe and illegal," Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said in a
Number of Teens Who Vape Marijuana Doubled in 7 Years
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2021
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Teenagers have followed the vaping trend into marijuana use, with recent studies chronicling a boom in pot vaping among adolescents in the United States and Canada, researchers report.
The percentage of teens who've experimented with vaped pot has more than doubled in re...
Scientists Develop Quick Test for Marijuana Use
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 22, 2021
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Researchers may be one step closer to developing the equivalent of a Breathalyzer for detecting marijuana use.
In an early study, scientists found that their rapid test was able to reliably detect THC in people's saliva in under 5 minutes. THC, short for tetrahydrocannab...
Nearly Half of U.S. Breast Cancer Patients Use Pot or CBD; Many Don't Tell Doctors
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2021
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When Brooklyn-based mom and fashion designer Suzanne Weiner began treatment for breast cancer three years ago, her medical marijuana card was her best friend.
"Pot helped me tremendously with the anxiety and stress of my diagnosis," she said. "I was a mess." Weiner still...
Stimulants Like Ritalin May Be Gateway Drugs for College Students
- Cara Murez
- October 8, 2021
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Use of stimulants among college students was once thought to be a problem among high achievers seeking energy and focus to study.
Not so, according to new research that links misuse of these so-called "study drugs" to binge drinking and marijuana use. The stereotype of s...
'Breakthrough' COVID More Likely in People With Problem Drug, Alcohol Use
- Robert Preidt
- October 6, 2021
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Drug and alcohol abuse increase the risk of breakthrough COVID-19 infection as well as severe illness and death among fully vaccinated people, a new study shows.
"First and foremost, vaccination is highly effective for people with substance use disorders, and the overall...
Smoking, Drinking Gateway to Pot, Study Finds
- Steven Reinberg
- September 30, 2021
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For those who smoke or drink, it's only a small step to marijuana, researchers report.
"Legal consumption of alcohol and tobacco may directly increase the level of illicit drug use. However, the relationships are complex," said researcher Dr. Zoe Reed. She is a senior re...
Pot Use by Pregnant Women Rose During Pandemic: Study
- Cara Murez
- September 29, 2021
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Marijuana use by mothers-to-be may have increased by as much as one-quarter during the pandemic, a new study suggests.
Researchers found a substantial increase in the number of women in Northern California using pot early in their pregnancies after the pandemic emerged c...
Teens Who Use Pot, E-Cigs and Cigarettes Are in Triple Danger
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2021
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More U.S. teens use e-cigarettes, traditional cigarettes and marijuana together, posing greater risks to their health and behavior than if they used only one substance, a new study finds.
Called "triple users," this group score high on a profile of psychosocial risk, whi...
More Women Turning to Marijuana Products to Help With Menopause
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2021
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Sleeplessness. Night sweats. Anxiety. Irritability. Aches and pains.
Would smoking a little pot help women deal with these common symptoms of menopause?
A good number of middle-aged women apparently think so, because they've been turning to marijuana to help handle...
Recent Pot Use Tied to Rise in Heart Attack Risk for Young Adults
- September 7, 2021
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Marijuana has been linked to a doubling in the risk of a heart attack in younger adults, no matter how they use it, a new study reports.
Eighteen- to 44-year-olds who used pot were twice as likely to have a heart attack compared with non-users, whether they smoked, vaped...
Kids' Accidental Poisonings Are on the Rise: Protect Your Child
- September 6, 2021
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As the COVID-19 pandemic grinds on and stress on families mounts, more kids are falling victim to accidental poisoning.
Experts attribute the surge to disrupted sleep patterns, work schedules and parenting routines.
"I think what's happening is, parents are challen...
Half of Adults With ADHD Have Struggled With Alcohol, Drug Use
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2021
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Fully half of all young adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may also battle alcohol or drug abuse.
And folks with ADHD who have a history of depression or anxiety are particularly vulnerable to substance abuse problems, a new study showed.
...
No Change in Adolescent Drug, Alcohol Use During Pandemic
- Cara Murez
- August 24, 2021
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The coronavirus pandemic has posed significant challenges for many, but it did not appear to drive U.S. preteens and young teens to drugs.
Repeated surveys of more than 7,800 10- to 14-year-olds between September 2019 and August 2020 found the overall rate of drug use r...
Cancer Patients Avoiding Pot, Even as Rules on Use Relax
- Robert Preidt
- August 13, 2021
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As legal use of marijuana expands, experts say U.S. cancer patients are still far less likely to use it than the general population.
That's the key finding from a new study based on data on smoking habits -- both tobacco and pot -- collected from nearly 20,000 people bet...
Parents' Pot Smoking Means More Colds, Flu for Kids
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2021
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Kids who are around people who use marijuana may be at risk for more colds and respiratory infections due to secondhand smoke, according to a new study.
In a survey of 1,500 parents and caregivers, those who regularly smoked or vaped marijuana reported more respiratory v...
Could Heavy Marijuana Use Be Driving Rise in Schizophrenia Cases?
- Robert Preidt and Ernie Mundell
- July 27, 2021
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There's been a sharp rise in schizophrenia cases linked with marijuana use since the mid-1990s, a new Danish study finds.
Prior research has suggested that marijuana -- particularly very heavy use -- is associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia. Although s...