Cannabis Healthcare Visits Nearly Doubled 2017-2022, FDA Study
A federal study found cannabis-related healthcare utilization among commercially insured adults increased 71% between 2017 and 2022. This rise occurred regardless of state cannabis legalization status. The findings highlight evolving cannabis healthcare…
Cannabis Side Effects in Older Adults: Canadian Survey Results
A 2025 Canadian survey reveals cannabis adverse effects older adults commonly experience, including dry mouth and balance issues. The study highlights higher risks for women and younger seniors. These findings emphasize the need for careful monitoring of…
Cannabis Use Among Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: 2025 Survey
A 2025 head and neck cancer cannabis survey highlights high self-reported use among survivors, mainly for pain and sleep. Despite this, few receive clinical counseling on cannabis. The survey reveals a critical gap in oncology survivorship care.
Cannabis Hospital Contacts and Self-Harm Risk: Ontario Cohort Study
This Ontario cohort study highlights cannabis hospital contact suicide risk, showing a fivefold increase in self-harm among patients with cannabis-related hospital visits. The research focuses on hospital-level severity, not general cannabis use. These…
Cannabis and Hypertension: 35-Year CARDIA Study Finds No Link
The cannabis hypertension cardiovascular risk 35 year study followed 4,328 young adults for 35 years and found no significant association between lifetime cannabis use and hypertension. This large cohort study used advanced modeling to adjust for…
Cannabis for Orthopaedic Pain: Systematic Review Evidence (2025)
A 2025 systematic review evaluated cannabinoids orthopaedic pain systematic review evidence across 12 RCTs. The findings show limited but promising analgesic effects compared to placebo. Adverse effects were generally mild to moderate, highlighting the…
Smart Cannabis Digital Therapeutics: Commentary Analysis
Smart cannabis digital therapeutics propose pairing medical cannabis with FDA-regulated smartphone-based tools for personalized dosing. This conceptual model aims to address current gaps in cannabis care but lacks trial data. The commentary highlights…
Cannabis Use and Excessive Social Media in College Students
A 2025 survey of U.S. college students reveals cannabis use college students 2025 is linked to higher odds of excessive social media use. The study highlights a gradient by cannabis risk level but cannot confirm causation. Understanding cannabis use…
Cannabis Adverse Reactions in Canada: 6 Years of Safety Data
Canada's cannabis adverse reaction reports reveal six years of safety data highlighting common symptoms and product types involved. This analysis focuses on spontaneous reports collected by Health Canada, emphasizing the limitations in estimating true…
Cannabis Drug Interactions in Chronic Disease: Thai Study Findings
A new study highlights cannabis drug interactions chronic disease in Thailand, revealing many patients unaware of risks. Most chronic disease patients use cannabis but lack knowledge of its effects on medications. This awareness gap calls for improved…