‘Cuckooing’ Drug Dealers Exploit Elderly Homes with Cannabis
Elder abuse safeguarding is critical in cases where drug dealers exploit elderly homes for illicit cannabis. This criminal activity, known as 'cuckooing,' involves using vulnerable populations' residences for illegal drug operations. Healthcare providers…
Cannabis Use Is Soaring Among Older Adults—and Clinicians Are Largely Unprepared
Cannabis use older adults risks are rising as usage grows tenfold in two decades. This 2025 evidence review highlights pharmacokinetic changes and drug interactions unique to seniors. Clinicians face challenges guiding cannabis use with limited…
Tuberculosis Found in Prince Albert Homeless Shelter | CBC News
A tuberculosis outbreak homeless shelter in Prince Albert has raised significant public health concerns. Cannabis users with compromised respiratory health may face increased tuberculosis transmission risk. This outbreak underscores the need for vigilant…
Public Health Institute Names Ken Shapiro Chief Development and Strategic Initiatives Officer
The Public Health Institute's appointment of Ken Shapiro highlights a renewed focus on adolescent cannabis use mental health. This leadership change supports advancing research and policy initiatives targeting vulnerable youth. Clinicians can expect…
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…