Combined Impact of Cannabinoids and Cocaine on Outcomes of Trauma Patients.
A large retrospective study of trauma patients found no significant difference in hospital mortality between those testing positive for cannabinoids cocaine trauma mortality outcomes versus cannabinoids alone. While this challenges assumptions about…
Relationship of Ethanol, Cannabinoids, Benzodiazepines, and Opioids to Serious Injuries from Falls in Adults Aged 55 and Older.
A trauma center study of 274 adults over 55 found that cannabis use and falls in elderly adults was not associated with increased injury severity. This objective toxicological data challenges assumptions about cannabis-related fall risk and provides…
Patient perspectives on non‑traumatic painful upper‑extremity conditions, co-occurring risky substance use, and an integrated web-based mind-body intervention addressing both conditions.
Recent qualitative research examining upper extremity pain and substance use management reveals patients commonly use alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco for symptom relief but lack awareness of pain-substance interactions. The study provides insights for…
Psychological and Psychosocial Interventions for People With Schizophrenia and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
A new systematic review and meta-analysis examines schizophrenia substance use treatment interventions, focusing on psychological and psychosocial approaches for this challenging dual-diagnosis population. The research addresses a critical evidence gap…
A comparison of collision factors and toxicologic characteristics for rural and urban drivers presenting to the emergency department after a vehicular collision.
Impaired driving is a significant public health and safety issue. There is limited information about the differences in toxicologic characteristics and colli...
`Cannabinoid Clinical Trials: Cannabis for Student Mental Health`
Clinical Takeaway A randomized controlled trial tested the Minder mobile app, co-designed with university students, to address mental health and substance use concerns during the high-risk transition into higher education. Digital tools like this are…
Endocannabinoid System Research: Cannabis in Mental Health RCTs
Clinical Takeaway A randomized controlled trial tested the Minder mobile app, co-designed with university students, for improving mental health and substance use outcomes during a high-risk transitional period. Digital tools like this show promise for…
endocannabinoid system clinical research: Trauma, Sleep & Cannabis Use
Clinical Takeaway People who struggle with sleep problems before experiencing a trauma may be more likely to turn to alcohol or cannabis in the weeks and months following that trauma. This research tracked trauma survivors from emergency departments to…
`Endocannabinoid System & Adolescent Weight Research 2026`
Clinical Takeaway The REAL 2.0 cohort study tracked Canadian youth over 15 years to examine how adolescent risk factors like body image concerns and disordered eating contribute to mental health and substance use outcomes in early adulthood. Findings…
`Endocannabinoid System & Adolescent Eating Disorder Research`
Clinical Takeaway The REAL 2.0 study tracked Canadian youth for 15 years to examine how adolescent risk factors like body image concerns and disordered eating contribute to eating disorders, mental health conditions, and substance use problems in early…