NC Cannabis Advisory Council Recommends Adult-Use Cannabis Program
The North Carolina adult-use cannabis program interim report highlights key policy shifts affecting patient safety and product standardization. This development is crucial for clinicians and patients navigating cannabis access. Understanding the…
‘Wild West’: NC Cannabis Advisory Council Interim Report Recommends Adult-Use Program
The North Carolina Cannabis Advisory Council has released an interim report recommending an adult-use cannabis program. This report highlights the need for clinical oversight and regulatory frameworks. The council's recommendations could shape cannabis…
Cannabis Legalisation Linked to More Adult Use and Increased Acute Harms, Review Finds
This review highlights the cannabis legalisation public health impact, showing increased adult use and acute harms. Pediatric poisonings rose sharply after edibles became available. Adolescent use trends remain mixed, with long-term effects still unclear.
Cannabis Legalisation Linked to More Use Among Adults and More Emergency Harms—But Adolescent Use Appears Largely Unchanged
Paediatric cannabis poisoning increase is a significant concern after cannabis legalisation. Emergency department visits for poisoning have risen sharply, especially among children. Adult cannabis use has increased modestly, while adolescent use remains…
Retail Cannabis Sales in Virginia Could Begin Next January
Virginia retail cannabis launch is set for January 2027, marking a transition from medical-only to adult-use cannabis. This shift introduces standardized testing and regulated dosing, impacting patient care. Clinicians should prepare for new patient…