Clinical Takeaway Topical cannabis balms were tested in a randomized, open-label trial among postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who developed musculoskeletal pain and joint stiffness from aromatase inhibitor therapy. The...
Endocannabinoid System & PTSD: Cannabis in Dual Diagnosis
Clinical Takeaway People with PTSD and co-occurring substance use disorders who use cannabis can still benefit meaningfully from trauma-focused treatments, and cannabis use does not appear to undermine treatment outcomes compared to...
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome cases surge in Virginia ERs – YouTube
WHY IT MATTERS: If you use cannabis regularly and experience recurring nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain that temporarily improves with hot showers, you should talk to your cannabis clinician about adjusting your dose, frequency, or product potency before your next ER visit. CLINICAL OVERVIEW: Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a real clinical condition characterized by cyclical vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain in frequent cannabis users, and emergency departments across legalized states are reporting increased presentations. While CHS can be distressing and even dangerous if dehydration becomes severe, it is almost always associated with very high-frequency, high-potency use and resolves reliably with cessation or significant dose reduction.
Teen Cannabis Use Tied to Increase in Serious Mental Illness – Medscape
WHY IT MATTERS: If you are a parent or caregiver of a teen, or a young person using cannabis yourself, this research reinforces that delaying use until the brain is more fully developed, typically into the mid-20s, is one of the most important harm reduction strategies available. CLINICAL OVERVIEW: Emerging research continues to reinforce what clinicians have observed for years: adolescent cannabis use, particularly during critical neurodevelopmental windows, is associated with a meaningful increase in risk for serious psychiatric conditions including psychotic and bipolar disorders. The developing brain remains uniquely vulnerable to exogenous cannabinoids, and the endocannabinoid system plays a central role in synaptic pruning and neural circuit maturation during the teenage years.
Your Heart on Weed: 7 Surprising Facts About Cannabis Cardiovascular Risk
This sweeping review of cannabis and cardiovascular risk might sound scary—but once you peek under the hood, the engine starts to sputter. Missing context, vague definitions, and unresolved confounders mean the real danger here might be poor science—not pot. Read on to learn why this paper says more about the need for better research than it does about your risk of heart attack.
Cannabis 101: What Should You Really Know?
Cannabis 101: What Is Weed, Pot, or Marijuana—And What Should You Really Know? Is It 'Cannabis' or 'Weed'—and Why Does It Matter? What do you call it? Weed,...
Mold, Bacteria, and Yeast—Oh My! What’s Lurking in Your Weed?
A shocking issue, a broken system, and what it means for consumers Why Your Weed Might Come with a Side of Fungus (and What to Do About It) Imagine dropping...
7 Crucial Facts About Medical Cannabis Safety for 2024
Medical cannabis is showing promise in treating a variety of symptoms without compromising cognitive health, but understanding its long-term safety is key. A recent study reveals that light to moderate use of cannabis may not impair cognition over one year, but issues like tolerance and dose escalation remain concerns for the future.
Synthetic cannabinoids cause more convulsion and hypothermia in mice than cannabis-derived cannabinoids.
Comparison of the Neurotoxic and Seizure-Inducing Effects of Synthetic and Endogenous Cannabinoids with D9-Tetrahydrocannabinol In Summary Synthetic cannabinoids are commonly used as recreational drugs. However, an increasing number of clinical reports have...
The Respiratory Effects of Smoking Cannabis
A Systematic Review of the Respiratory Effects of Inhalational Marijuana In Summary A recent meta-analysis has compiled a list of all known effects of smoking medical cannabis. Smoke is produced when medical...