Online Cannabis Marketing Expanded Across Five U.S. Cities
Online cannabis marketing frequently paired health-benefit claims with purchasing and promotions across five U.S. cities. Targeting of veterans, seniors, LGBTQ+ people, and racial or ethnic minority groups increased in the 2022-to-2025 comparison.
Cannabis Legalization Outcomes: What 329 Studies Found
Cannabis legalization outcomes across 329 studies included fewer possession arrests and generally more adult access and use. Youth prevalence did not rise uniformly, but pediatric exposure and acute-care signals remained important. Market and road-safety…
Cannabis Use Disorder Is Rising Among US Adults
Cannabis use disorder increased among US adult males and females from 2021 through 2024. The national survey also found growth in moderate-to-severe disorder across several age groups. The findings support routine screening but do not identify a cause or…
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.
Colorado Study Tests Cannabis Driving Effects in Adults 65 and Older
The Colorado older adults cannabis driving study is testing simulated driving and cognition after inhaled cannabis. Researchers are still collecting data, so the project has not established a safe waiting period. Here is what older patients, families,…
What Happens After Cannabis Laws Change? A Review of 176 Policy Studies
Cannabis policy and substance use evidence from 176 quasi-experimental reports shows adult cannabis use often rises after liberalization. Alcohol, tobacco, opioid, and youth outcomes varied by policy and population. The review supports targeted…
Can a Text-Message Intervention Reduce Cannabis-Impaired Driving? A New Randomized Trial
Cannabis-impaired driving text intervention trial: personalized feedback reduced self-reported driving after cannabis use in 149 emerging adults. The randomized study followed participants for three and six months. It did not measure objective…
Hopkinton Bans Synthetic Cannabinoid and Kratom Sales
The Hopkinton synthetic cannabinoid kratom ban prohibits local sales of these products starting July 30. This municipal action targets unregulated synthetic cannabinoids and kratom products sold outside the regulated cannabis system. It highlights the…
San Francisco Approves Cannabis Cafes: Public Health and Policy Insights
The San Francisco cannabis cafe vote marks a significant policy shift allowing on-site cannabis consumption paired with food and entertainment. This vote raises important public health questions about worker safety and smoke exposure. CED Clinic explains…
Understanding New York’s Cannabis Honestly Campaign for Families and Clinicians
The New York Cannabis Honestly Campaign is a statewide public health education initiative aimed at youth, families, and clinicians. This campaign provides clearer information about cannabis risks, storage, and intoxication as legal access expands. It…