Adverse childhood experiences and substance use disorders are examined in this cross-sectional study of adults receiving inpatient treatment at a psychiatric referral hospital in Kenya. The paper shows that ACE exposure was extremely common and that certain childhood adversities were associated with higher odds of current tobacco, cannabis, and sedative use. Adverse childhood experiences and substance use disorders clearly belong in the same clinical conversation, but this study does not prove that childhood trauma directly caused later substance use.
Cannabidiol (CBD) shows benefits for autistic children | Deakin Research – LinkedIn
✦ New CED Clinical Relevance #70Notable Clinical Interest Emerging findings or policy developments worth monitoring closely. ⚒ Cannabis News | CED Clinic AutismCbdPediatricsNeurodevelopmentBehavioral Health Why This MattersAutism spectrum disorder affects 1 in 36 children, with limited...
Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens
✦ New CED Clinical Relevance #70Notable Clinical Interest Emerging findings or policy developments worth monitoring closely. ⚒ Cannabis News | CED Clinic Adolescent MedicineAddictionMental HealthBehavioral HealthNeurodevelopment Why This MattersSocial media addiction patterns in adolescents share neurobiological...
Demographic features, health status, and behavioral changes associated with cannabidiol use in the Dog Aging Project.
In recent years, there has been an increase in access to and interest in cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp products, including use in companion dog supplements. Usi…
Feasibility and acceptability of a physical activity intervention to reduce prenatal cannabis use: results of an open pilot trial.
Cannabis is commonly used among reproductive-aged individuals, and prenatal cannabis use (PCU) has increased dramatically in recent years, despite guidance w…
Meta And Google Found Liable In Social Media Addiction Trial – Forbes
✦ New CED Clinical Relevance #80High Clinical Relevance Strong evidence or policy relevance with direct clinical implications. ⚒ Cannabis News | CED Clinic AddictionMental HealthBehavioral HealthDigital TherapeuticsPatient Care Why This MattersSocial media addiction liability cases establish...
Racial diversity in cannabis use disorder research: A systematic review.
Several groups of people of color have a higher prevalence and more severe cases of cannabis use disorder (CUD) compared to White people. They also endure un…
Perceived partner substance use, genetic predispositions, and their associations with problematic alcohol use, emotional well-being, and relationship quality.
Romantic relationships are important contexts for substance use and emotional well-being. We tested the hypotheses that (i) genetic predispositions for alcoh…
Endocannabinoid System Clinical Research: 2024 RCT Finds
Clinical Takeaway A randomized controlled trial tested the Minder mobile app, co-developed with university students, to address mental health and substance use concerns during a high-risk transition period. The study evaluated whether...
Cannabinoid Clinical Trials: Cannabis Intervention for Teens
Clinical Takeaway Tailored cannabis prevention messaging that first addresses and rebuts adolescents’ objections before delivering a targeted follow-up communication shows promise for reaching at-risk youth who resist standard prevention appeals. A sequential,...