Recent Research Indicates Daily Cannabis Use Has Surpassed Daily Alcohol Consumption
Recent research highlights that daily cannabis use trends have now surpassed daily alcohol consumption in the United States. This shift in substance use epidemiology requires clinicians to update screening and counseling approaches. Understanding daily…
Trends in Cannabis and Tobacco Use by Racial and Ethnic Groups among U.S. Youth: 1991-2021
Youth cannabis use disparities reveal important differences in substance use patterns across racial and ethnic groups. This study tracks trends in cannabis and tobacco use among U.S. adolescents from 1991 to 2021. Understanding these disparities is…
Largest US Study Links Adolescent Cannabis Use to Cognitive Impact
The adolescent cannabis use cognitive impact is significant according to the largest US longitudinal study. This research shows slower cognitive development linked to cannabis use during teen years. Clinicians should use these findings to guide…
Exploring Cannabis in Opioid Addiction Treatment – Canadian Affairs
Cannabis opioid use disorder treatment is an emerging area of clinical interest amid the ongoing overdose crisis. Current evidence suggests cannabis may help with opioid withdrawal symptoms and craving reduction. However, more robust clinical trials are…
Adults With Local Access to Cannabis Retailers Are Less Likely To Engage in Heavy Alcohol Use
This study highlights cannabis access alcohol use patterns showing adults near cannabis retailers are less likely to engage in heavy alcohol use. The findings suggest a potential substitution effect influencing alcohol consumption. Understanding cannabis…
Drug-Soaked Paper Killing Inmates Amid Prison Smuggling Trends
Prison synthetic cannabinoids overdose is a growing crisis due to drug-soaked paper smuggled into correctional facilities. These synthetic drugs cause severe adverse reactions unlike natural cannabis. Clinicians must recognize and manage these overdoses…
The Sober Curious Movement’s Big Blind Spot | Psychology Today
The sober curious cannabis substitution trend highlights a clinical blind spot in alcohol reduction strategies. Understanding this substitution is crucial for patient safety and effective harm reduction. Clinicians should assess cannabis use when…
Effects of Cannabis Use on PTSD Examined in a Small Study
This small study explores cannabis withdrawal symptoms in PTSD patients. Understanding these symptoms is crucial for managing PTSD during cannabis abstinence. The findings highlight the complexity of cannabis effects on PTSD symptom management.
Booze Tax Taking Effect | CTV Your Morning Winnipeg April 1, 2026
Alcohol taxation policies directly impact substance use patterns and influence patient decisions about therapeutic alternatives, including cannabis. Changes in alcohol pricing may affect risk-benefit calculations clinicians make when discussing harm…
A South Jersey Man Sues CBD Kratom Stores Over Kratom Addiction
This article discusses kratom addiction liability and its opioid receptor activity, highlighting a South Jersey man's lawsuit against CBD Kratom stores. Kratom's addiction risks differ significantly from CBD, requiring careful clinical assessment.…