Beer Tax Taking Effect April 1: Clinical Implications and Policy Impact
Alcohol taxation policy changes are influencing consumption patterns in Winnipeg with the new beer tax taking effect April 1. These changes may affect patients using both alcohol and cannabis therapeutically. Clinicians should monitor substance use…
TDCJ’s Estimated Cost to Fully Cool Texas Prisons Rises to $1.5B
Heat illness correctional settings pose serious health risks, especially for inmates with chronic conditions. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice faces a $1.5 billion cost to fully cool state prisons. This investment aims to reduce heat-related…
Trial over air conditioning in Texas prisons starts with dispute over alleged heat-related deaths
Heat-related deaths correctional facilities face are a critical public health issue, especially in Texas prisons. This trial addresses alleged fatalities linked to inadequate air conditioning. Vulnerable incarcerated patients require urgent attention to…
Hobart City Council to Deploy Safety Liaison Officers Amid Antisocial Rise
Hobart City Council is implementing public safety initiatives urban areas by introducing safety liaison officers to address rising antisocial behaviour. These officers aim to manage community safety with a focus on mental health and substance use.…
Cannabis and Sleep Review, Read Carefully
This paper is a systematic review and meta-analysis on recreational cannabis use and sleep in the general population. It brings together observational and experimental studies and finds that poorer sleep outcomes appear more often in observational data…
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…
Study: Cannabis Harm Reduction Strategies
This 2025 review maps cannabis harm reduction strategies across legal, social, and health-related domains, from packaging rules and driving policies to cannabis social clubs and product testing. It is useful as a typology and policy overview, but it does…
Cannabis-related health problems: WA clinical snapshot – UW Medicine
Washington state health surveillance reveals patterns in cannabis-related emergency department visits. This clinical data from a legal market helps clinicians prepare for such presentations. Understanding these visits aids in better patient care and…
Traces of Drugs in Sharks Highlight Pharmaceutical Waste Impact
Pharmaceutical waste environmental impact is increasingly recognized as a threat to marine ecosystems. Traces of drugs, including cocaine, have been found in shark species, indicating contamination. This highlights the need for proper medication disposal…
COVID Vaccines and Sudden Death Risk in Healthy Young People
A large-scale study found no increased covid vaccine sudden death risk in healthy young adults. This evidence supports cardiac safety and helps reduce vaccination anxiety. Clinicians can confidently counsel patients on vaccine benefits and risks.