Connecticut Traffic Study Finds More Cannabinoid-Positive Fatalities
Connecticut cannabis traffic fatalities: A Connecticut study found higher cannabinoid positivity among several traffic-fatality groups after adult-use legalization. The overall driver increase was not statistically significant, while the pedestrian…
The Risks of Medical Cannabis, Counted Honestly: Dependence, Hyperemesis, Heart, Psychosis, Cognition, Driving, and Drug Interactions
The medical cannabis risks and side effects that matter most are the ones with numbers behind them: roughly 22 to 29 percent of users meet criteria for a cannabis use disorder, a third of near-daily smokers surveyed in one emergency department reported…
What Cannabis Does to Heart Rate and Blood Pressure, and Which Patients Should Take That Seriously
The cannabis heart rate and blood pressure response is fast and dose-dependent, with a faster pulse, higher pressure while lying down, and a drop on standing. Pooled pharmacoepidemiological data associate cannabis use with acute coronary syndrome,…
Emergency Department Visits for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Surge in Young Adults: CDC Surveillance 2023-2026
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome diagnosis is increasingly recognized in emergency departments, with CDC data showing a surge in visits among young adults. Improved diagnostic coding since 2025 reveals a true clinical and public health concern. Awareness…
What a New Study Reveals About Cannabis and Inguinal Hernia Repair Outcomes
A recent study on cannabis exposure and outcomes after inguinal hernia repair found no significant increase in early wound complications. However, it identified a higher long-term recurrence rate after open repair in cannabis users. These findings…
Ohio Launches Cannabis and Pregnancy Education Campaign
Ohio cannabis pregnancy campaign: Ohio launched a statewide cannabis education campaign focused on pregnancy and preconception. The message creates an opportunity for earlier, nonjudgmental counseling. CED explains the clinical evidence, its limits, and…
Black Market Cannabis Products Pose Clinical Safety Risks for Patients
Black market cannabis products with doubled THC concentrations and novel cannabinoid combinations pose significant safety risks for patients seeking therapeutic alternatives. These unregulated formulations lack quality control, potency verification, and…
Cannabis News Digest: Legal Challenges and Medical Practice Updates
This cannabis medical news digest reviews recent developments in cannabis law enforcement, safety concerns, and business practices. Dr. Caplan provides clinical perspective on how these issues affect medical cannabis practice. The digest highlights…
Fewer than 1 in 5 Older Adults Discuss Cannabis Use with Clinicians
A recent study reveals that fewer than 20% of older adults discuss cannabis use with their healthcare providers, creating a significant older adults cannabis communication gap. This lack of disclosure puts seniors at risk for dangerous drug interactions…
Medical Cannabis Quality Standards vs Street Cannabis Safety
Medical cannabis quality standards ensure patient safety through rigorous testing and pharmaceutical-grade production. Street cannabis lacks these safety protocols, potentially exposing patients to contaminants and inconsistent dosing. Understanding…