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Cannabis found not to be a substitute for opioids

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

January 3, 2019 Marijuana

Setting Limits On Weed Use Behind Wheel

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

December 26, 2018 Marijuana

After legalization, teen pot use falls in Washington state

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.

December 20, 2018 Injury Prevention / Marijuana / Public Health / Trauma

To be blunt: Don’t drive high

Driving while high doubles your chance of getting in a crash — and it’s illegal.

October 1, 2018 Marijuana

Eat, Toke Or Vape: Teens Not Too Picky When It Comes To Pot’s Potpourri

A survey of 10th-graders in LA found that while smoking pot is still the most popular method to use marijuana, kids are turning to edible and vaporized weed.

September 18, 2018 Marijuana / Seniors

Day-Tripping To The Dispensary: Seniors In Pain Hop Aboard The Canna-Bus

Among the fastest growing group of pot users are people over 50, with especially steep increases being seen among those 65 and older.

September 5, 2018 Drugs / Substance Abuse

Daily use of marijuana among non-college young adults hits all-time high

More than 13% of young adults not in college report daily, or near daily, marijuana use. Alcohol use is more common among college students.

August 27, 2018 Drugs / Pregnancy

Pediatricians Put It Bluntly: Motherhood And Marijuana Don’t Mix

More and more people consider smoking marijuana harmless, but mounting research suggests women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid it altogether.