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TL;DR: A meta-analysis pooling 63 studies and 265,079 people found that cannabis users had about twice the odds of committing violence as non-users (2.05 times in the general population, 2.49 times among psychiatric patients). The gap shrank to 1.17 times in s…
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TL;DR: A 2026 study in O&G Open found that cannabis exposure 2–7 years after a first pregnancy was not associated with incident hypertension after adjustment in the nuMoM2b Heart Health Study. Key Findings No adjusted hypertension association: Cannabis exposur…
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Individuals at risk for cannabis use disorder (CUD) exhibit increased dynamic fluidity and altered connectivity patterns in brain networks, suggesting early changes in brain function that may contribute to cannabis addiction risk. Highlights: At-risk individua…
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A powerful, unregulated synthetic marijuana called “Tiburón” (Spanish for “shark”) has recently emerged in Honduras, posing severe risks to public health. Produced and sold by the notorious MS-13 street gang, this altered cannabis strain is designed to be even…
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A new study looked at the side effects people report from using delta-8-THC products and found that most match the side effects seen with regular cannabis. This suggests delta-8-THC acts on the brain in a similar way as the main psychoactive compound in cannab…
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Cannabidiol (CBD) has emerged as a promising therapeutic agent for a variety of mental health conditions. Here’s a quick rundown of the key facts: CBD is a non-intoxicating compound derived from the cannabis plant It has antipsychotic, anti-anxiety, and potent…
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A new Canadian study reveals that illicit cannabis contains concerning levels of pesticides, while legal cannabis products meet health safety standards. Key Facts: The study tested 327 different pesticides in legal and illegal dried cannabis samples from acros…
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A new study finds that cannabis use disorder is prevalent among adults who use cannabis for medical or nonmedical reasons in Washington state, where recreational cannabis use is legal. The research shows that over 20% of primary care patients who reported cann…
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A potent new form of marijuana (cannabis) called “moon rock” has been connected to a troubling case of psychosis and recurring seizures in a young man with no prior history of mental illness or seizures. This case highlights the potential risks of high-potency…
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A new Canadian study found that emergency room visits for car accidents involving marijuana (cannabis) use have increased significantly since recreational cannabis was legalized in 2018. The study raises concerns about the impacts of legalization and the comme…
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