COVID-19 Alcohol and Cannabis Use: Income, Race, Gender Intersections
This study reveals intersectional alcohol cannabis use Canada patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic, showing complex interactions of income, race, and gender. Higher income was linked to heavier drinking, with racial minorities at mid-income levels…
Cannabis Use and Depression: What 47,000 Adults Show
The 2021 NSDUH data reveals significant associations between cannabis use depression nsduh 2021 and major depressive episodes among over 47,000 US adults. Even mild cannabis use showed higher odds of depression compared to non-use. However, the…
Cannabis Before Surgery Linked to More Pain in Older Adults | Evidence Watch
Cannabis before surgery in older adults was linked to modestly higher postoperative pain and opioid use in a 2024 propensity-matched study. Patients over 65 who used cannabis preoperatively had statistically significant but small increases in pain scores…
Cannabis Use Among Women With HIV: WIHS Cohort Data 2025
The cannabis use women hiv study from the WIHS cohort reveals that over one in four women with HIV used cannabis in 18 months. Most relied on smoking, with dynamic use patterns observed. This data highlights the need for improved clinical screening and…
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: ED Treatment Guide 2025
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome emergency treatment requires specific approaches distinct from standard antiemetics. This 2025 guide highlights antidopaminergic agents like haloperidol and droperidol as first-line options. Cannabis cessation remains…
Cannabis Use Disorder and Wrist Fracture Surgery Complications
A large insurance claims study found wrist fracture surgery complications were significantly higher in patients with cannabis use disorder. These complications include increased medical issues, ER visits, and hospital readmissions within 90 days.…
Patient Perspectives on Non-Traumatic Painful Upper-Extremity Conditions and Substance Use
This study explored patient experiences with non traumatic painful upper extremity conditions and co-occurring risky substance use. It assessed perspectives on integrated web-based mind-body interventions addressing both conditions. Findings highlight…
Cannabis Rescheduling Is Not the Story People Think It Is
The cannabis rescheduling clinical impact is being widely misunderstood. While federal policy shifts from Schedule I to Schedule III signal progress, they do not define how cannabis should be used in medical care. This analysis clarifies what changes,…
Impact of Combined Cannabinoids and Cocaine on Trauma Outcomes
This study investigates combined cannabinoids cocaine trauma outcomes in trauma patients. It analyzes mortality and clinical endpoints using a large trauma registry. Understanding these outcomes aids trauma care planning and substance use counseling.
Classic psychedelic and cannabis use among U.S. cancer survivors aged ≥ 50 years: nationally representative estimates by cancer type/site.
This study examines classic psychedelic and cannabis use among older cancer survivors aged 50 years and above. It provides nationally representative estimates by cancer type and site. Understanding these patterns is crucial for clinical and policy…