Daily Digest 2026-03-06
✦ New Top items from the CED news pipeline. (82) Scientists are raising new concerns about marijuana use in teens – KPBSResearch continues to build a concerning picture around adolescent cannabis use and its association with elevated risk…
Daily Digest: Last 48 Hours: Cognitive Safety, End-of-Life Access, and the Impairment Testing Problem — March 06, 2026
This daily digest highlights the impairment testing problem cannabis presents in clinical and policy contexts. It also covers cognitive safety and end-of-life access issues. The focus on impairment testing problem cannabis is crucial for advancing…
Veterans Groups Urge Congress to Expand Psychedelic and Cannabis Access
Veterans cannabis psychedelic therapy access is increasingly recognized as vital for treatment-resistant PTSD. Veterans currently face risks seeking therapies outside the VA system. Expanding access would improve clinical supervision and continuity of…
Natural Neuroprotection: Exploring Non-Psychoactive Cannabinoids
Non-psychoactive cannabinoids neuroprotection offers promising avenues for neurological health. These compounds interact with the endocannabinoid system to modulate inflammation and oxidative stress. While preclinical data is strong, clinical evidence…
Study Finds No Link Between Lifetime Cannabis Use and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
A recent study found no link between lifetime cannabis use cognitive decline in older adults. This evidence suggests that past cannabis exposure does not increase dementia risk. Clinicians can use these findings to inform patient discussions about…
Daily Digest: Cognitive Safety, End-of-Life Cannabis Access, and Regulatory Challenges — March 06, 2026
End-of-life cannabis access remains a critical issue for patients and healthcare providers. This digest highlights regulatory gaps and hospital policies impacting terminally ill patients. Cognitive safety in older adults using cannabis is also examined…
Daily Digest: Last 9 Hours: Cognitive Safety Data, End-of-Life Access, and Regulatory Friction — March 05, 2026
This digest highlights recent research on cognitive safety in older adults using cannabis, addressing dementia risk and clinical implications. It also covers advances in end-of-life cannabis access and ongoing regulatory friction. These insights provide…
Using Cannabis to Cut Back on Alcohol? Your Working Memory Might Dictate If It Works
Cannabis substitution alcohol use disorder effectiveness varies by working memory capacity. Patients with intact working memory may reduce alcohol cravings using cannabis. This highlights the need for personalized treatment strategies.
Daily Digest: Cannabis Impact on Adolescent Brain in 2026
2026 cannabis adolescent brain vulnerability is a growing concern among researchers. Studies link teen cannabis use to increased psychiatric risks such as psychosis and depression. Understanding these risks is critical for public health and clinical…
Daily Digest: Last 24 Hours: Brain Aging, Driving Safety, and the Global Fight for Patient Access — March 05, 2026
Recent studies on cannabis cognitive aging older adults provide reassuring data about cognitive decline risks. Evidence shows THC blood levels poorly predict driving impairment. Patient access remains a critical issue in the U.S. and U.K. healthcare…
