WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND DANGERS OF SMOKING CANNABIS?
6 years, 9 months ago

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND DANGERS OF SMOKING CANNABIS?

Daily Mail  

Cannabis is an illegal Class B drug in the UK, meaning possession could result in a five year prison sentence and those who supply the drug face up to 14 years in jail. Scientific studies have shown the drug can alleviate depression, anxiety and stress, but heavy use may worsen depression in the long term by reducing the brain's ability to let go of bad memories. It can also contribute to mental health problems among people who already have them, or increase users' risk of psychosis or schizophrenia, according to research. Cannabis oil containing the psychoactive chemical THC, which is illegal in the UK, is claimed to have cancer-fighting properties, and a host of patients claim to have recovered from the disease by taking the drug.

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The Mystery of Cannabis: A Scientific Exploration of Health and Use
5 months, 1 week ago

The Mystery of Cannabis: A Scientific Exploration of Health and Use

Live Mint  

US Vice President Kamala Harris has confirmed her support for the legalization of marijuana, acknowledging the decades of injustice wrought by the criminalization of small amounts of weed. However, the lack of scientific data on cannabis's health effects remains a major concern, with the majority of available data being based on outdated or incomplete surveys and electronic health records. The …

Using marijuana in ANY form is linked to a 42% increased risk of a stroke - and 25% higher chance of a heart attack, study warns
1 year, 1 month ago

Using marijuana in ANY form is linked to a 42% increased risk of a stroke - and 25% higher chance of a heart attack, study warns

Daily Mail  

A study found that cannabis use could raise the risk of heart attack and stroke Using cannabis could lead to a 'significant' increase in heart attack and stroke risk, even if people consume edibles, a study suggests. Researchers in Massachusetts and California spent four years evaluating more than 400,000 US adults in 27 states to examine the link between cannabis …

The rocky vista of medicinal cannabis research is bringing into view
1 year, 1 month ago

The rocky vista of medicinal cannabis research is bringing into view

The Hindu  

The cannabis plant has long been of interest to psychiatrists for its perceived effects on mood and cognition. One 2009 study was able to conclude that people with bipolar disorder who used cannabis had more manic relapses, adhered less to medications, and had worse psychosocial outcomes compared to non-users. Research has also found that cannabis use can independently increase the …

How Cannabis is ruining lungs of American youth, experts issue caution
1 year, 1 month ago

How Cannabis is ruining lungs of American youth, experts issue caution

Hindustan Times  

A recent study from the City University of New York found a link between cannabis legalization and asthma among kids and teens. Goodwin pointed out that there is “very little information available” on the respiratory health risks of cannabis use. ‘Asthma risks increase significantly for those who smoke marijuana’ Goodwin also noted that today’s cannabis products have higher THC concentrations …

More people are using CBD products. There’s still little research on the benefits and risks
1 year, 3 months ago

More people are using CBD products. There’s still little research on the benefits and risks

Associated Press  

CBD use increased 50% in the past four years, according to a new survey published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. People who use cannabis are more likely to report using CBD, CBG and other hemp-derived compounds, the survey, done by NORC at the University of Chicago, showed. “Although there are a lot of survey studies out …

The Cannabis That People Are Using for Anxiety Is Probably Making It Worse
1 year, 5 months ago

The Cannabis That People Are Using for Anxiety Is Probably Making It Worse

Live Mint  

Lots of people with anxiety are counting on cannabis’s ability to treat their symptoms. “Bringing in people who are currently consuming alcohol or using products in the health and wellness market for things like sleep or anxiety, or going all the way to the prescription drug market for the use of opioids for chronic pain relief, I mean that is …

Health effects of weed laid bare: Marijuana is behind 3 in 10 schizophrenia cases, can be a death sentence in pregnant users, but Biden STILL wants to ease restrictions on the drug
1 year, 6 months ago

Health effects of weed laid bare: Marijuana is behind 3 in 10 schizophrenia cases, can be a death sentence in pregnant users, but Biden STILL wants to ease restrictions on the drug

Daily Mail  

A nationwide social experiment launched by a wave of marijuana legalizations is finally bearing results in the form of higher depression rates and addiction. Marijuana is typically considered to be a low-risk drug, but consistent use can drive up a myriad of health risks including major depression, poor sleep, and dependence The above shows cannabis use across American states. Many …

Trials find a potential drug to target cannabis addiction
1 year, 9 months ago

Trials find a potential drug to target cannabis addiction

The Hindu  

Animal studies and human clinical trials have found a potential new drug that could facilitate the treatment of cannabis addiction. The findings, based on data from animal models and phase 1 and 2a clinical trials, demonstrate that a newly developed inhibitor of the cannabinoid receptor reduces cannabis’ effects without triggering withdrawal symptoms. The authors report data from preclinical proof-of-concept studies …

Using cannabis can increase risk of developing an irregular heartbeat 74%, study finds
2 years, 7 months ago

Using cannabis can increase risk of developing an irregular heartbeat 74%, study finds

Daily Mail  

Using cannabis can significantly increase a person's risk of developing an irregular heartbeat, a new study finds. A Danish research team from Gentofte University, in Copenhagen, found that those who regularly use the drug to manage chronic pain are at a 74 percent increased risk of developing arrhythmia — an issue where a person's heart beats at an irregular pace. …

High-strength cannabis use ‘increases risk of psychosis’
2 years, 8 months ago

High-strength cannabis use ‘increases risk of psychosis’

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In contrast, researchers from the Addiction and Mental Health …

Weed legalisation linked to drop in alcohol, tobacco consumption, study says
2 years, 10 months ago

Weed legalisation linked to drop in alcohol, tobacco consumption, study says

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cannabis legalisation is linked to a reduction in alcohol and cigarette …

World Cannabis Day 2022: Health benefits and risks involved of consuming weed
2 years, 11 months ago

World Cannabis Day 2022: Health benefits and risks involved of consuming weed

Firstpost  

World Cannabis Day: As per experts, people have been using marijuana to treat their diseases for over 3,000 years. And, as people celebrate the 4/20 day, let’s take a look at the health benefits: Sleep management: Weed can help in the management of insomnia and other sleep disorders. However cannabis also has certain risks associated with it: Impact on Mental …

People are using Marijuana to treat anxiety and depression, but science is murky
3 years, 5 months ago

People are using Marijuana to treat anxiety and depression, but science is murky

Live Mint  

BY ANDREA PETERSEN | UPDATED OCT 26, 2021 09:00 AM EDT Wary of side effects from conventional drugs, some people are using cannabis as a treatment. More people are turning to cannabis to alleviate mental health problems like anxiety and depression, as well as insomnia, psychologists and researchers say. “Many people who had tried psychiatric medication had a hard time …

Cannabis: What are the effects of weed?
4 years, 1 month ago

Cannabis: What are the effects of weed?

The Independent  

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Cannabis can both help and hinder memory. How it affects you might come down to inequality
4 years, 8 months ago

Cannabis can both help and hinder memory. How it affects you might come down to inequality

The Independent  

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‘It’s going to be carnage’: The true risks of legalising cannabis
5 years, 1 month ago

‘It’s going to be carnage’: The true risks of legalising cannabis

The Independent  

I’m sorry, I can’t pretend to ignore this.” It is the second time my colleague, a palliative care consultant, has had to deal with a stash of cannabis in a patient’s bedside locker. Please could you tell the police?” Illegal cannabis use for medical conditions is so widespread and so widely accepted that people now think it’s OK to bring …

Possible health benefits of using cannabis-based drugs
5 years, 4 months ago

Possible health benefits of using cannabis-based drugs

Firstpost  

Governments around the world are beginning to concede the therapeutic value of Cannabis sativa, also known as marijuana, grass, weed, and pot. On Monday, England and Wales approved the use of two cannabis-based drugs to treat severe forms of epilepsy and multiple sclerosis - both conditions affect the central nervous system including the brain. This announcement comes at a time …

Smoking potent forms of cannabis increases the risk of serious mental illness
6 years ago

Smoking potent forms of cannabis increases the risk of serious mental illness

Daily Mail  

Powerful 'skunk' cannabis flooding the streets of Britain increases the risk of psychosis five-fold, a major study has found. And they said that even medicinal cannabis oil – which is available in the UK for a very limited number of people – should come with a warning of psychosis as a possible side effect. The research team, whose work is …

Daily Marijuana Use And Highly Potent Weed Linked To Psychosis
6 years ago

Daily Marijuana Use And Highly Potent Weed Linked To Psychosis

NPR  

Daily Marijuana Use And Highly Potent Weed Linked To Psychosis Enlarge this image toggle caption Kirill Vasikev/EyeEm/Getty Images Kirill Vasikev/EyeEm/Getty Images Weed use is taking off as more states move to legalize it. Sponsor Message "This is more evidence that the link between cannabis and psychosis matters," says Krista M. Lisdahl, a clinical neuropsychologist at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, …

Scientists unpick how a non-intoxicating cannabis component may fight psychosis
6 years, 7 months ago

Scientists unpick how a non-intoxicating cannabis component may fight psychosis

Firstpost  

The chemical cannabidiol is the same cannabis compound that has shown benefits in epilepsy. British scientists have unraveled how a non-intoxicating component of cannabis acts in key brain areas to reduce abnormal activity in patients at risk of psychosis, suggesting the ingredient could become a novel anti-psychotic medicine. CBD is the same cannabis compound that has also shown benefits in …

DOES CANNABIS INCREASE THE RISK OF PSYCHOSIS?
7 years, 1 month ago

DOES CANNABIS INCREASE THE RISK OF PSYCHOSIS?

Daily Mail  

Going from being an occasional marijuana user to indulging every day increases the risk of psychosis by up to 159 percent, research revealed in July 2017. Frequently abusing the substance also significantly reduces a user's ability to resist socially unacceptable behavior when provoked, the research adds. Study author Josiane Bourque from the University of Montreal, said: 'Our findings confirm that …

Cannabis criminalization today worse than 1930s "reefer madness"
7 years, 2 months ago

Cannabis criminalization today worse than 1930s "reefer madness"

Salon  

In the 1930s, parents across the U.S. were panicked. Ansligner’s campaign demonized marijuana as a dangerous drug, playing on the racist attitudes of white Americans in the early 20th century and stoking fears of marijuana as an “assassin of youth.” Over the decades, there’s been a general trend toward greater social acceptance of marijuana by a more educated society, seeing …

Regular use of cannabis can lead to psychological issues
7 years, 7 months ago

Regular use of cannabis can lead to psychological issues

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Dr Bharath Kumar, a psychiatrist, said that there has been a surge in the number of cases of psychological disturbance caused by continuous use of cannabis. Although people claim that cannabis is the most natural drug, many use synthesised forms of it, which can lead to nerve damage in the brain.” He also said that tetrahydrocannabinol, which is the …

Marijuana only rarely causes psychosis, says expert
7 years, 11 months ago

Marijuana only rarely causes psychosis, says expert

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Higher potency cannabis contains less cannabidiol, which is believed to offer some protection from developing …

What marijuana really does to your body and brain
8 years, 2 months ago

What marijuana really does to your body and brain

The Independent  

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Marijuana could help alcoholics, drug addicts to kick their habits: Study
8 years, 4 months ago

Marijuana could help alcoholics, drug addicts to kick their habits: Study

Live Mint  

Hyderabad: Using marijuana could help some alcoholics and people addicted to opioids kick their habits, according to a new study by researchers of University of British Columbia, Okanagan, Canada. “Research suggests that people may be using cannabis as an exit drug to reduce the use of substances that are potentially more harmful, such as opioid pain medication,” says the study’s …

Smoking cannabis DOES dampen your emotions 'and increases the risk of addiction
8 years, 8 months ago

Smoking cannabis DOES dampen your emotions 'and increases the risk of addiction

Daily Mail  

That dampened, blunted emotional response means a marijuana smoker will need more of the drug to illicit the same reward - raising For most people, the idea of winning some money will ignite a rush of emotions - joy, anticipation, excitement. The blunted emotional response it provokes, increases the risk that marijuana users will become addicted to the drug, and …

What marijuana does to your body and brain
8 years, 10 months ago

What marijuana does to your body and brain

The Independent  

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Researching Marijuana for Therapeutic Purposes: The Potential Promise of Cannabidiol (CBD)
9 years, 8 months ago

Researching Marijuana for Therapeutic Purposes: The Potential Promise of Cannabidiol (CBD)

Huff Post  

Three weeks ago I had the opportunity to testify before the Senate on cannabidiol, or CBD -- one of the main active ingredients in the marijuana plant, and a compound around which there is a growing amount of interest from the public as well as the scientific and medical communities. The intent of the hearing was to explore ways we …

Marijuana's effect can change based on how much caffeine you've drunk
9 years, 9 months ago

Marijuana's effect can change based on how much caffeine you've drunk

Daily Mail  

Drinking lots coffee while smoking marijuana can cause people to become more addicted to the drug, according to a new study. A study by the Integrative National Institute on Drug Abuse in Baltimore found that drinking lots coffee while smoking marijuana can cause people to become more addicted to the drug ‘The discovery does provide some fascinating insights into the …

Weed is 114 times less deadly than alcohol, study finds
10 years, 1 month ago

Weed is 114 times less deadly than alcohol, study finds

The Independent  

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Is smoking marijuana dangerous? A review of research over the last 20 years says it is
10 years, 5 months ago

Is smoking marijuana dangerous? A review of research over the last 20 years says it is

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Using cannabis just once a week harms young brains: Study shows emotions and motivation affected
10 years, 11 months ago

Using cannabis just once a week harms young brains: Study shows emotions and motivation affected

Daily Mail  

Using cannabis just once a week harms young brains: Study shows emotions and motivation affected Using drug once or twice a week affects core structures of the brain Affects brain regions involved in emotion and motivation, research shows Scientists analysed MRI brain scans of 20 users aged 18 to 25 First study to show impact of casual marijuana use on …

Evidence On Marijuana's Health Effects Is Hazy At Best
11 years ago

Evidence On Marijuana's Health Effects Is Hazy At Best

NPR  

Evidence On Marijuana's Health Effects Is Hazy At Best toggle caption Ted S. Warren/AP Colorado opened its first pot stores in January, and adults in Washington state will be able to walk into a store and buy marijuana this summer. "It's just like a small pleasure," she says, like "pouring a nice bourbon for a friend or passing a pipe …

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