Cannabis App User Profiles: Motives and Readiness to Change
Researchers analyzed data from 2,578 users of the Swiss Stop-Cannabis app and identified distinct cannabis use readiness to change profiles. These profiles highlight different motives and levels of problematic use. The findings suggest potential for…
Cannabis, Alcohol & Liver Enzymes: Insights from Ghana Psychiatric Study
A Ghanaian psychiatric study investigates cannabis alcohol liver enzymes, finding elevated AST, GGT, and bilirubin in users, especially dual users. The study highlights limitations due to confounders like psychiatric medications. These findings generate…
Cannabis Healthcare Visits Nearly Doubled 2017-2022, FDA Study
A federal study found cannabis-related healthcare utilization among commercially insured adults increased 71% between 2017 and 2022. This rise occurred regardless of state cannabis legalization status. The findings highlight evolving cannabis healthcare…
Cannabis Side Effects in Older Adults: Canadian Survey Results
A 2025 Canadian survey reveals cannabis adverse effects older adults commonly experience, including dry mouth and balance issues. The study highlights higher risks for women and younger seniors. These findings emphasize the need for careful monitoring of…
Cannabis Use Among Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: 2025 Survey
A 2025 head and neck cancer cannabis survey highlights high self-reported use among survivors, mainly for pain and sleep. Despite this, few receive clinical counseling on cannabis. The survey reveals a critical gap in oncology survivorship care.
Cannabis Hospital Contacts and Self-Harm Risk: Ontario Cohort Study
This Ontario cohort study highlights cannabis hospital contact suicide risk, showing a fivefold increase in self-harm among patients with cannabis-related hospital visits. The research focuses on hospital-level severity, not general cannabis use. These…
Cannabis and Hypertension: 35-Year CARDIA Study Finds No Link
The cannabis hypertension cardiovascular risk 35 year study followed 4,328 young adults for 35 years and found no significant association between lifetime cannabis use and hypertension. This large cohort study used advanced modeling to adjust for…
Cannabis for Orthopaedic Pain: Systematic Review Evidence (2025)
A 2025 systematic review evaluated cannabinoids orthopaedic pain systematic review evidence across 12 RCTs. The findings show limited but promising analgesic effects compared to placebo. Adverse effects were generally mild to moderate, highlighting the…
Smart Cannabis Digital Therapeutics: Commentary Analysis
Smart cannabis digital therapeutics propose pairing medical cannabis with FDA-regulated smartphone-based tools for personalized dosing. This conceptual model aims to address current gaps in cannabis care but lacks trial data. The commentary highlights…
Cannabis Use and Excessive Social Media in College Students
A 2025 survey of U.S. college students reveals cannabis use college students 2025 is linked to higher odds of excessive social media use. The study highlights a gradient by cannabis risk level but cannot confirm causation. Understanding cannabis use…