Alcohol and Cannabis Use Disorders Linked to Poorer ADHD Treatment Outcomes in Real-World Study
This study highlights the impact of adhd treatment cannabis use disorder on medication response in adults. Alcohol and cannabis use disorders reduce the likelihood of clinical improvement. Understanding these effects is crucial for managing ADHD with…
Cancer Patients With Medical Marijuana Cards Less Likely to Receive Excess Antiemetics, Arkansas Study Finds
A study of cancer patients found medical marijuana cardholder antiemetic overuse was significantly lower during chemotherapy. This suggests a potential role for cannabis in reducing excess antiemetic prescriptions. Further research is needed to confirm…
About 1 in 12 Cancer Survivors Used Cannabis, National Survey Finds
Roughly 1 in 12 cancer survivors reported cannabis use in 2021. Cannabis use cancer survivors data shows variation by demographic and state legalization status. Nearly half of users cited medical reasons for use.
Marijuana Users Have Lower Obesity Rates, But Does the Drug Cause This?
Marijuana use obesity prevalence BRFSS data from 2016 to 2022 shows a consistent inverse association between marijuana use and obesity rates. This pattern is observed across demographic groups but does not prove causation. Understanding this relationship…
Cancer Survivors Report Little Cannabis Stigma but Opioid Stigma Influences Pain Choices
This study highlights cannabis opioid stigma cancer survivors experience, influencing their pain management choices. Most survivors report little direct cannabis stigma but significant opioid stigma. This dynamic affects symptom management and…
Arkansas Study Links Medical Marijuana to Reduced Antiemetic Overuse in Cancer
A recent Arkansas study found that medical marijuana chemotherapy nausea cardholders were less likely to experience antiemetic overuse during cancer treatment. The study analyzed over 20,000 cancer patients and showed a 24% reduction in excessive…
Cannabinoids and Opioid Use in GI Cancer Chemotherapy: Large EHR Study
This study analyzes cannabinoid prescribing in oncology among gastrointestinal cancer patients starting chemotherapy. Only 2.4% received FDA-approved cannabinoids, with higher opioid co-prescribing observed. The findings highlight prescribing patterns…
Medical Cannabis Users Are Older and Use More Frequently Than Recreational-Only Users, National Study Finds
Medical cannabis use frequency is higher than recreational-only use across all adult age groups. This national study highlights that medical users consume cannabis more consistently and frequently. Understanding medical cannabis use frequency is crucial…
Cancer Survivors Show Positive Views on Cannabis but Fear Opioid Stigma, Small Study Finds
This study explores cannabis stigma cancer survivors experience and its influence on their symptom management choices. Many patients reported positive views on cannabis but feared opioid stigma more. Some cancer survivors also concealed cannabis use from…
Mouse Study on Prenatal Cannabinoid Effects on Fetal Brain Vasculature
This mouse study investigates prenatal cannabinoid fetal brain effects, showing reduced blood flow in fetal brain vasculature. The research used a synthetic cannabinoid with dose-related vessel diameter reductions. However, human relevance remains…
