Solitary Cannabis Use in Teens: What a Norwegian National Study Found
solitary cannabis use in teens: A national Norwegian study found that 24.3% of high school students reporting past-year cannabis use also reported using alone. Solitary use was associated with more negative consequences across several domains, even after…
Gallup Finds Cannabis Smoking at a Record High in 2026
Gallup cannabis smoking poll: Gallup found that 17% of U.S. adults report smoking marijuana, tying the organization's record high. Fifteen percent report consuming edibles, while cigarette smoking remains at a record low.
1 in 3 Cannabis Users in Treatment Had ADHD: What the New Meta-Analysis Shows
ADHD and cannabis use often overlap, and a July 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis of 84 studies and 34,036 adults in treatment settings put a number on it. People who use cannabis had the highest ADHD prevalence of any subgroup at 33 percent, well…
Use of Complementary Health Approaches and Research Interests Among Older Adults in the COSMOS Trial.
A comprehensive survey of over 16,000 older adults revealed that complementary health approaches in older adults are mainstream, with nearly 60% reporting recent use. This prevalence data has significant implications for how clinicians should approach…
Reductions in Cigarette and Cannabis Use During Alcohol Treatment
This study reveals polysubstance use alcohol treatment patterns with significant cigarette reductions and a biphasic cannabis use trend. Participants in an alcohol use disorder trial showed early cannabis decreases followed by later increases.…
2025 Study Shows No Link Between Cannabis Use and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
The cannabis cognitive aging study 2025 found no evidence that cannabis use accelerates cognitive decline or dementia risk in older adults. This large observational study combined data from two major cohorts and Mendelian randomisation analyses. The…
Who Drank and Used Cannabis More During COVID-19? Income and Identity Both Played a Role
This COVID-19 alcohol cannabis use income race gender Canada study reveals how income and identity influenced substance use during the pandemic. It highlights intersectional disparities in drinking and cannabis use. Understanding these factors helps…
Young Man’s Heart Attack Linked to Cannabis Use — But One Case Can’t Prove Causation
This cannabis-induced Wellens syndrome case report details a young man's heart attack linked to cannabis use. The report highlights the complexity of attributing causation due to tobacco co-use and other risk factors. It underscores the need for further…
Research on cannabis’s brain effects reveals a complex and uncertain picture.
Emerging research on cannabis brain effects reveals a complex and uncertain picture. Clinicians must understand these effects to counsel patients effectively. The evidence highlights both potential cognitive risks and the need for cautious interpretation.
Two Jailers Arrested in THC Investigation Highlighting Cannabis Policy Impact
The recent THC investigation involving two jailers underscores the criminal justice cannabis policy impact within correctional facilities. This case highlights challenges in cannabis policy implementation and medical access for incarcerated individuals.…