Will Medicinal Cannabis Help My Mental Health? Evidence and Risks
Medicinal cannabis demand for mental health soars despite limited clinical evidence. Patients report benefits for anxiety and PTSD, but risks remain significant. Clinicians emphasize careful risk assessment and monitoring.
Survey: More than half of Washington clinicians cite mental-health risks from cannabis use
A recent survey highlights mental health cannabis risks as cited by over half of Washington clinicians. This reflects a gap in clinical cannabis risk assessment education. Understanding these mental health cannabis risks is essential for informed patient…
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…
LONG-TERM HEAVY CANNABIS USE LINKED TO THINNING IN FRONTAL BRAIN REGION
New research shows long-term heavy cannabis use linked to thinning in frontal brain regions involved in executive function. These brain structural changes highlight important considerations for clinical risk assessment. Understanding these effects is…
Study Finds Association Between Chronic Cannabis Use and Early Signs of Cardiovascular Dysfunction
This study highlights chronic cannabis cardiovascular risks linked to early markers of dysfunction. Clinicians should consider cardiovascular screening for chronic cannabis users. Understanding these risks aids patient safety and informed care.
The Brain Remembers: Hidden Costs of Substance Use in Young Adults
Young adult brain development continues into the mid-twenties, making this group vulnerable to substance use neurological changes. Understanding young adult brain development is crucial for assessing cannabis neurodevelopment risks. Clinicians must…
Does Hitting Menopause Before 40 Cause Major Health Issues Later in Life?
Early menopause cardiovascular risk significantly affects women's long-term health outcomes. Premature menopause before age 40 increases risks of cardiovascular disease, bone loss, and neurological decline. Understanding these risks is essential for…
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.
Cannabis Use Patterns in First Episode Psychosis and Schizophrenia: A Scoping Review and Case Series
Cannabis use patterns schizophrenia are critical to understanding psychosis and schizophrenia development. This review highlights inconsistent measurement methods in current research. Better assessment tools are needed for clinical practice in this…
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…
