Cannabis Use by Teenagers Doubles Their Risk of Developing Psychotic and Bipolar Disorders
Adolescent cannabis use and psychosis risk are strongly linked according to recent studies. Teen cannabis use doubles the risk of developing psychotic and bipolar disorders by early adulthood. This highlights the vulnerability of the adolescent brain to…
Adolescent Cannabis Use Linked to Doubling Risk of Psychotic and Bipolar Disorders
A large study reveals adolescent cannabis use psychiatric risk doubles the chance of psychotic and bipolar disorders by early adulthood. Elevated risks for depression and anxiety were also observed. This highlights the critical need to understand…
Kaiser Study Reveals Psychiatric Risks of Cannabis in Teens
The adolescent cannabis psychiatric risk data study highlights a doubled risk of psychotic and bipolar disorders in teens using cannabis. This large Kaiser Permanente study followed over 463,000 adolescents and found cannabis use preceded psychiatric…
D.C. Tightens Cannabis Ads While Virginia Advances Adult-Use Sales
DMV cannabis reform updates highlight D.C.'s new advertising restrictions aimed at limiting youth exposure. Virginia is progressing with its adult-use cannabis sales framework, set to launch in November 2026. These changes mark significant developments…
Arizona Senators Approve Measures to Criminalize ‘Excessive’ Marijuana Use While Driving
Arizona state senators approved measures focusing on cannabis impairment testing to criminalize excessive marijuana use while driving. The legislation sets impairment thresholds to address the challenge of THC metabolites lingering after effects fade.…
Ohio Issues Recall on Some THC Gummies
Ohio regulators have issued a recall on certain THC gummies due to safety concerns in the state's regulated cannabis market. This Ohio THC gummy recall underscores the importance of robust product testing and consumer protection. The recall demonstrates…
DOJ Suggests ‘Frail and Elderly Grandmother’ Could Face Armed Federal Agents
The DOJ grandmothers medical marijuana enforcement risks highlight federal law conflicts with state medical cannabis programs. Even frail elderly patients could face armed federal agents. This legal tension affects cannabis and firearms rights under the…
Four More States Advance Bills to Allow Medical Marijuana Access in Hospitals
Four states are advancing legislation to allow medical marijuana use in hospitals, reflecting a growing trend in clinical care. This medical marijuana use in hospitals addresses patient needs in hospice, palliative care, and recovery. Current federal…
Federal Order Does Not Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Senator Clarifies
The cannabis rescheduling executive order shifts marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing research restrictions but not legalizing recreational use. This federal policy clarification highlights that full legalization requires Congressional…
Cannabis Use Disorder Clinical Trial Pipeline Gains Momentum
The cannabis use disorder treatment pipeline is gaining momentum with new clinical trials advancing targeted therapies. Research focuses on developing pharmacotherapies for cannabis addiction. This progress addresses the urgent need for evidence-based…
