Cannabis use is becoming increasingly common among older adults in the United States, but less is known about how often cannabis use may become problematic in this population. A new study from University of California San Diego School of Medicine finds that among the...
Long-term study reveals harm in regular cannabis use
Regular cannabis use has harmful effects regardless of the age a person starts using, a University of Queensland-led study has found.
The cannabis experiment
As marijuana use becomes more acceptable, researchers are scrambling to answer key questions about the drug.
Marijuana may be even safer than previously thought, researchers say
New study: We should stop fighting marijuana legalization and focus on alcohol and tobacco instead
Opinion: The cannabis-psychosis debate is being driven by fear mongering, not facts
Frustratingly, both sides often resort to cherry picking data or conflating correlation with causation. Anecdotes, not science, often prop up these arguments.
Reefer Madness or Pot Paradise? The Surprising Legacy of the Place Where Legal Weed Began (Published 2019)
Colorado’s first-in-the-nation experiment with legalized marijuana has infused the drug into almost every corner of life.
Study: Smoking pot doesn’t make you anxious or depressed
And it's definitely not as bad for your brain as the DEA says.
Massive scientific report on marijuana confirms medical benefits
Effective pain treatment is a top conclusion, but risks and unanswered questions remain.
Oldest evidence of cannabis smoking found in ancient Chinese cemetery
Charred residue in 3,000-year-old samples are the earliest sign of cannabis smoking.
I take illegal drugs for inspiration - Dr Susan Blackmore
I take illegal drugs for inspiration Daily Telegraph, Saturday May 21st 2005, pp 17-18 (Note: This version is very slightly different from the published, edited, version) © Sue Blackmore 2005 Every year, like a social drinker who wants to prove to herself that she’s not an alcoholic, I give up cannabis for a month. It …
Marijuana May Grow Neurons in the Brain
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan - Marijuana may promote the growth of new neurons in the hippocampus, perhaps relieving anxiety and depression, according to a Canadian team.
How Your Genes Impact Your Response to Cannabis - Live Webinar Recording
Residual Neurocognitive Features of Long-Term Ecstasy Users With Minimal Exposure to Other Drugs
Aims In field studies assessing cognitive function in illicit ecstasy users, there are several frequent confounding factors that might plausibly bias the findings toward an overestimate of ecstasy-induced neurocognitive toxicity. We designed an investigation seeking to minimize these possible sources of bias. Design We compared illicit ecstasy users and non-users while 1) excluding individuals with significant lifetime exposure to other illicit drugs or alcohol; 2) requiring that all participants be members of the “rave” subculture; and 3) testing all participants with breath, urine, and hair samples at the time of evaluation to exclude possible surreptitious substance use. We compared groups with adjustment for age, gender, race/ethnicity, family-of-origin variables, and childhood history of conduct disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. We provide significance levels without correction for multiple comparisons. Setting Field study. Participants Fifty-two illicit ecstasy users and 59 non-users, age 18-45. Measurements Battery of 15 neuropsychological tests tapping a range of cognitive functions. Findings We found little evidence of decreased cognitive performance in ecstasy users, save for poorer strategic-self-regulation, possibly reflecting increased impulsivity. However this finding might have reflected a premorbid attribute of ecstasy users, rather than a residual neurotoxic effect of the drug. Conclusions In a study designed to minimize limitations found in many prior investigations, we failed to demonstrate marked residual cognitive effects in ecstasy users. This finding contrasts with many previous findings—including our own—and emphasizes the need for continued caution in interpreting field studies of cognitive function in illicit ecstasy users.
Drug Harm Reduction - Platform | The Australian Greens
Drug use occurs in all parts of our community. It affects people of all ages and backgrounds.
Cannabis Legalisation Plebiscite Bill 2026
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PTAB Reverses §101 Rejection of Cannabis Composition Claims
Patent Trial and Appeal Board Finds That Cannabis Delivery System Is Not a Natural Product
Flashback! Psychedelic research returns
Four decades after Timothy Leary, LSD shows success in medical trials. Will the right completely trip?
