Clinical Takeaway Daily use of a broad-spectrum CBD supplement containing trace amounts of other cannabinoids can result in urine concentrations of WADA-prohibited substances such as CBG and CBDV, potentially placing athletes at...
Teen cannabis use trends mirror established alcohol consumption patterns
WHY IT MATTERS: If you are a parent or caregiver, this research reinforces that community-wide prevention strategies matter just as much as individual conversations, because when overall teen cannabis use rises even modestly, the number of teens using heavily tends to rise proportionally. CLINICAL OVERVIEW: Research examining Swedish adolescents suggests that cannabis use at the population level follows predictable consumption patterns similar to those long observed with alcohol, where changes in average use correlate with changes in heavy use. This finding is clinically significant because it implies that public health strategies proven effective for alcohol, such as population-level prevention rather than solely targeting high-risk individuals, may also apply to adolescent cannabis use.
When Confidence Replaces Competence: A Rebuttal to WSJ’s Cannabis Coverage
Cherry-picked studies and confident tone aren’t substitutes for scientific rigor. In today’s media landscape, it’s easy to mistake conviction for credibility—but real science demands nuance, context, and humility. This piece calls out the dangerous illusion of “Google expertise” and challenges us to raise the bar for what counts as informed commentary.
Veterans and Medical Cannabis: 3 Brutal Truths We Ignore
Veterans are trusted to carry weapons,
but not to choose their own medicine.
This meme cuts deep into the contradictions of policy and care.
Is it time we finally let them heal?
ACLU Comments on Cannabis Arrests Across the Country
A Tale of Two Countries: Racially Targeted Arrests in the Era of Marijuana Reform In Summary: A recent ACLU study found that cannabis-related arrests have increased in states in which cannabis remains...