cannabis dehydration raises heat-related illness risk
Cannabis dehydration can hide overheating and raise heat-illness risk during hot holidays. Experts recommend regular water, shade breaks, and less alcohol.
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safer cannabis use: 5 alternatives to smoking
safer cannabis use: Experts recommend regulated vaping, edibles, tinctures, topicals and capsules, with dosing ranges, onset times and safety precautions.
New York launches cannabis care center
New York launches cannabis care center to train clinicians with evidence-based courses and a pilot at eight medical institutions, focusing on health equity.
dogs cannabis ingestion drives 6,800 annual poison calls
Calls about dogs cannabis ingestion to animal poison control now top 6,800 yearly. Secure edibles, watch for lethargy or ataxia, and call a pet poison
High-potency cannabis sparks state psychosis debate
High-potency cannabis links to psychosis and dependence, spurring state debates over THC caps, labeling, youth access, and treatment as clinicians urge
Cannabis for Sleep Creates Dependency Cycle
Cannabis for sleep can ease insomnia short-term but leads to tolerance, withdrawal and poorer sleep long-term. Learn risks for adolescents and veterans.
Study Shows Cannabis Use Harms Heart Health
A recent study published in JAMA Cardiology challenges the common belief that cannabis is safe for cardiovascular health. Dr. Robert…
Saskatchewan reports rise in cannabis-induced psychosis cases
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has reported an increase in emergency room visits due to cannabis-induced psychosis. Last year, the number…
Aging cannabis users face increased health risks
As cannabis consumption becomes more prevalent among older adults, healthcare professionals are increasingly concerned about the associated health risks. Benjamin…
Champ Bailey advocates cannabis for health and wellness
Champ Bailey, renowned for his success as an NFL cornerback, is now making waves as a cannabis advocate. After a…