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Category: Marijuana

Fitness, Marijuana

The ‘runner’s high’ may result from the body’s own version of THC

December 20, 2021

Studies in humans and in animal models are pointing to endocannabinoids – not endorphins – as the star players in the runner’s high.

Marijuana, Pain Medicine, Painkillers

Weed withdrawal: More than half of people using medical cannabis for pain experience withdrawal symptoms

January 29, 2021

59% percent of people using medical cannabis for chronic pain experienced moderate to severe withdrawal symptoms if they stopped ingesting weed for hours or days.

Addiction, Marijuana, Opioids

Cannabis found not to be a substitute for opioids

November 19, 2019

A meta-analysis of the studies found cannabis use didn’t reduce illicit opioid use during treatment nor did it retain people in treatment.

Marijuana

CBD May Be Natural, But Is It Safe?

October 18, 2019

Hemp cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabis extract largely unknown a few years ago, has become so popular that some Americans take a spoonful every day.

Lungs, Marijuana, Vaping

Officials warn county residents about severe lung disease associated use of e-cigarettes and THC products

August 30, 2019

100s of cases of severe lung illness have been reported among e-cigarette users. Many report having vaped products containing cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD.

Marijuana, Opioids

Where Doctors Can Recommend Marijuana to Replace Opioids

August 13, 2019

Colorado, Illinois and New York now allow health professionals to recommend marijuana instead of addictive, potentially deadly opioid pain pills.

Marijuana

Cannabis & vaping: What’s in that vape?

July 12, 2019

The aerosol of a cannabis vape pen is more than just “water vapor:” it can contain residual solvents, pesticides, and other toxic by-products.

Marijuana

What you need to know about CBD products – FDA

June 19, 2019

Some CBD Products are Being Marketed with Unproven Medical Claims

Brain and Nervous System, Child Health, Marijuana

UW to study pot’s effect on infant brain development

May 10, 2019

The study will track the mother’s marijuana use from the first trimester throughout pregnancy and then scan infants’ brains at age 6 months to identify possible effects of cannabis exposure.

Marijuana

WEED Like You to Get Home Safe: this Weekend & Always

April 17, 2019

Driving while high increases your chance of getting in a crash, and becomes even more dangerous when combined with alcohol use

Marijuana

Preventing harm from edible cannabis products

March 31, 2019

Washington Poison Center’s role in preventing and reducing harm from cannabis use.

Marijuana

How to Regulate the Hemp Food Craze?

March 14, 2019

Regulators say adding the hemp product cannabidiol (CBD) to food are essentially adding prescription drugs to food.

Marijuana, Pregnancy, Substance Abuse

Is pot or CBD use safe while pregnant or breastfeeding?

February 23, 2019

Talk with a Doc: Cannabis use while pregnant and breastfeeding Public Health Insider Now that retail cannabis is legal in Washington, there’s a lot of speculation about its potential benefits and harms. Whether it’s marijuana, edibles, CBD products, or any…

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Setting Limits On Weed Use Behind Wheel

January 3, 2019

Existing tests can detect marijuana use, but they don’t indicate the level at which a driver would be considered “under the influence.”

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After legalization, teen pot use falls in Washington state

December 26, 2018

Among 8th graders, prevalence of marijuana use fell from 9.8% to 7.3%. Among 10th graders, use fell from 19.8% to 17.8%. No changes were seen among 12th graders.

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