Addiction Policy Forum Launches Cannabis Use Disorder Prevention and Awareness Week
Cannabis use disorder prevention strategies are critical as cannabis use rises. The Addiction Policy Forum has launched an awareness week to promote these strategies. Early identification and intervention can reduce the impact of cannabis use disorder.
Parents React to Cannabis Candy Incident at Hyde Park Middle School
Pediatric cannabis edible safety signals are critical in understanding risks after the Hyde Park Middle School cannabis candy incident. Children face unpredictable dosing and delayed effects that complicate emergency care. Awareness and prevention are…
More Young Kids Are Getting Sick From Cannabis Edibles (Published 2022) – NCBI – NIH
Pediatric cannabis edible exposures are a growing safety concern leading to increased emergency visits. Children often ingest edibles accidentally due to their appealing packaging. Prevention and clear clinical protocols are essential to reduce these…
Ohio Woman Arrested After Two-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized from THC Ingestion – NBC4
Pediatric THC toxicity is a growing concern as cannabis legalization increases. A two-year-old boy in Ohio was hospitalized after accidental THC ingestion. This case highlights the importance of prevention and clinical awareness.
Enrollees Sought for Trial of Vaccine for C. diff – UW Medicine | Newsroom
The C diff vaccine trial at UW Medicine is recruiting participants to evaluate a preventive vaccine against Clostridioides difficile infections. This vaccine trial aims to reduce the risk of severe colitis caused by C diff, especially in vulnerable…
PTTC Brief 02: Environmental Strategies to Prevent Cannabis Misuse and Related Harms
Environmental cannabis prevention strategies offer population-level interventions to reduce cannabis misuse and related harms. These approaches complement clinical care by addressing policy and community factors. Understanding these strategies helps…
How Young Adult Substance Use Impacts Memory at Age 65
Young adult substance use risks have been linked to measurable memory deficits at age 65. Longitudinal research reveals persistent neurological effects decades after early substance use. This evidence supports early intervention to protect long-term…
Understanding Genetic Nurture in Substance Use Transmission
This research highlights genetic nurture substance use, showing how parental genetics and environment influence offspring risk. It reveals dual pathways of inheritance and environment in substance use disorders. Clinicians can better assess family risk…
Cannabinoid Clinical Trials: Cannabis for Student Mental Health
The Minder mobile mental health app was tested in a randomized controlled trial to assess its impact on student mental health and substance use. This digital intervention offers scalable support during the critical transition to higher education. Results…
Cannabinoid Clinical Trials: Cannabis Interventions for Teens
Cannabis interventions for teens require tailored approaches to address diverse beliefs and attitudes. Clinical trials show that personalized messaging can reduce cannabis use intentions among adolescents. This research highlights the importance of…