Mobile app-based study of driving behaviors under the influence of cannabis.
A small study of 9 participants found correlations between cannabis use and altered driving behaviors using cannabis driving impairment smartphone detection technology. The research demonstrates feasibility of real-world monitoring but requires larger…
The quality and scope of health information on online drug platforms: a topic modelling and expert evaluation study of a Polish-language forum.
Determining health information quality on online drug platforms is crucial for revealing and shaping substance use practices. The study aims to assess the sc...
Acute toxicity of ADB-CHMINACA – a case series of patients with pronounced central nervous symptoms including the posterior reversible encephalopathic syndrome.
A new case series reveals that synthetic cannabinoid toxicity emergency treatment protocols are urgently needed as ADB-CHMINACA causes rapid-onset seizures and encephalopathy. Emergency physicians document severe neurologic complications occurring within…
Relationship of Ethanol, Cannabinoids, Benzodiazepines, and Opioids to Serious Injuries from Falls in Adults Aged 55 and Older.
A trauma center study of 274 adults over 55 found that cannabis use and falls in elderly adults was not associated with increased injury severity. This objective toxicological data challenges assumptions about cannabis-related fall risk and provides…
Cannabis effects on cardiovascular health: Current evidence, gaps in knowledge, and future research directions.
A comprehensive 2025 review of cannabis cardiovascular effects reveals mixed evidence for major heart events but consistent associations with atrial arrhythmias. The analysis highlights significant knowledge gaps in cannabis cardiovascular safety,…
Higher THC Concentration Medicinal Cannabis Products Efficacy and Safety Considerations: A Rapid Review.
A rapid review of 15 studies examining higher THC medicinal cannabis efficacy found therapeutic benefits for chronic pain and PTSD. The review also confirmed increased risk of cognitive and psychiatric adverse effects. This evidence provides important…
Analysis of Data from 11,000 Youth Shows Slower Cognitive Progress for Cannabis Users
This study on cannabis adolescent cognitive development analyzes data from 11,000 youth, showing slower cognitive progress linked to cannabis use. The findings emphasize the importance of counseling about developmental risks. Clinicians should consider…
Understanding the Dangers of High-Potency Cannabis
High-potency cannabis risks are increasingly important as THC concentrations rise in legal markets. Clinical guidance on dosing and safety is essential to mitigate adverse effects. Understanding these risks helps clinicians counsel patients effectively.
The Marijuana of My Youth Is Long Gone: Understanding Modern Cannabis Potency
Cannabis potency clinical relevance is crucial for clinicians managing modern cannabis use. THC levels have increased dramatically, altering risk-benefit profiles. Understanding these changes helps guide safer dosing and patient education.
Cannabis Use Linked to More—Not Less—Pain Interference and Depression in Older Adults, Observational Study Finds
Cannabis use was associated with more pain interference and depression symptoms over time… findings were limited by a small sample.