Alcohol and Tobacco More Harmful Than Marijuana, Government Study Confirms (2026)
This government study on alcohol tobacco harm comparison confirms cannabis is less harmful. Clinicians can use this data to guide substance use counseling. It supports evidence-based harm reduction strategies in clinical practice.
Tuberculosis Found in Prince Albert Homeless Shelter | CBC News
A tuberculosis outbreak homeless shelter in Prince Albert has raised significant public health concerns. Cannabis users with compromised respiratory health may face increased tuberculosis transmission risk. This outbreak underscores the need for vigilant…
The Sober Curious Movement’s Big Blind Spot | Psychology Today
The sober curious cannabis substitution trend highlights a clinical blind spot in alcohol reduction strategies. Understanding this substitution is crucial for patient safety and effective harm reduction. Clinicians should assess cannabis use when…
Westfield Man Convicted Highlights Synthetic Opioid Contamination Risks
This article discusses synthetic opioid contamination risks in illicit drug supplies, emphasizing patient safety concerns. The Westfield conviction highlights ongoing challenges in harm reduction. Clinicians must remain vigilant about these risks when…
Could weed reshape your relationship with alcohol? It’s complicated
The cannabis alcohol interaction is a clinically relevant topic with complex effects on substance use. Understanding this interaction is essential for patient safety and harm reduction. Current research shows varied patterns of co-use and substitution…
Does Cannabis Reduce Alcohol Consumption? A New Study Weighs In
Cannabis alcohol substitution therapy is an emerging approach in addiction medicine with high clinical relevance. This therapy explores whether cannabis use can reduce alcohol consumption. Understanding this substitution effect is crucial for effective…
Study Reveals Negative Long-Term Effects of Heavy Cannabis Use on Brain Function and Behavior
Heavy cannabis use cognitive effects include impairments in memory, attention, and executive function. This study reveals long-term brain impacts associated with high-THC consumption. Clinicians should consider these effects when advising patients on…
Evaluating Cannabis Exposure and Its Effect on Substance Use Trajectories
This study evaluates cannabis exposure substance use trajectories among people using unregulated drugs during the fentanyl crisis. Understanding these trajectories is vital for clinical risk assessment. The findings could shape harm reduction and…
Booze Tax Taking Effect | CTV Your Morning Winnipeg April 1, 2026
Alcohol taxation policies directly impact substance use patterns and influence patient decisions about therapeutic alternatives, including cannabis. Changes in alcohol pricing may affect risk-benefit calculations clinicians make when discussing harm…
Smoked Cannabis and Alcohol Use Disorder: Controlled Trial Findings
This study on cannabis alcohol use disorder treatment shows smoked cannabis reduces immediate alcohol consumption in a controlled trial. The findings suggest cannabis may offer harm reduction benefits for alcohol use disorder. Clinicians should consider…