Tags: "marijuana"

29 Feb
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Marijuana use in any form linked to higher risk of heart attack or stroke

A new study recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that smoking, vaping or eating marijuana is linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attack or stroke, even if the person had no existing heart ...

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28 Dec
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Understanding Marijuana and Breastfeeding: Exploring New Resources

Marijuana use during breastfeeding poses risks that every nursing mother should be aware of and is a subject of growing concern among healthcare professionals.

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14 Dec
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Scientists discover over-the-counter marijuana products contained 40 times the legal limit of THC

According to a news story broadcast on NBC affiliate WLBT3 in Jackson Mississippi, scientists in Mississippi have discovered over-the-counter marijuana products that contained as much as 40 times the amount of THC allowed under the state's 2018 Farm Bill.

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27 Nov
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Study finds genetic link to cannabis addiction and multiple health problems

According to Yale News, researchers were able to identify dozens of genetic variants linked to cannabis use disorder and a variety of behavioral and health issues associated with cannabis use disorder.

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08 Nov
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Open Letter to Ohio Lawmakers

Amy Ronshausen, Executive Director of Drug Free America Foundation and Save Our Society From Drugs, wrote the following open letter to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the members of the Ohio State Legislature, in reaction to the recreational marijuana ballot ...

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13 Oct
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New Research Blog: Online Dispensaries: Minors’ Ease of Access to Marijuana

A recently published study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics has shed light on the concerning ease with which minors can purchase marijuana through online dispensaries.

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26 Sep
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Protecting Fatherhood: Uncovering the Risks of Marijuana Use for Dads & Soon-To-Be Dads

Protecting Fatherhood: Uncovering the Risks of Marijuana Use for Dads & Soon-To-Be Dads

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06 Sep
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Unveiling Disturbing Trends: Latest Insights from the Monitoring the Future Panel Study on Substance Use Among Younger Adults and Beyond

The recent Monitoring the Future panel study reveals concerning trends in substance use among young adults in the U.S., with a significant rise in past-year marijuana, hallucinogen, and marijuana/nicotine vaping use among those aged 19-30.

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30 Aug
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DFAF study reveals marijuana-impaired driving more dangerous in states where the drug is more permissive

A few moments ago, Drug Free America Foundation issued a news release unveiling our latest study concerning troubling results about marijuana legalization.

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15 Aug
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Recent research shows that daily marijuana use may worsen chronic pain over time by reducing pain tolerance

When considering the risk/benefit, daily marijuana users risk addiction without any long‐term benefits for chronic pain; both primary care providers and patients using medical marijuana for pain should be aware of such risk.

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