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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.

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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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Injury Prevention, Marijuana, Public Health, Trauma

To be blunt: Don’t drive high

December 20, 2018

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

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

October 1, 2018

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.

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Marijuana, Seniors

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

September 18, 2018

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

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Drugs, Substance Abuse

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

September 5, 2018

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

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Drugs, Pregnancy

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

August 27, 2018

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

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