Psychosis is an increasing risk of today’s strong marijuana. KEY POINTS Young adults and teens can develop an addiction to weed and become psychotic. Many people don’t know that regular marijuana use may carry serious health risks, especially for the young. No medication is FDA-approved for treating cannabis use disorder. One cannabis-induced psychotic episode ups […]
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Introduction: The increase of cannabis use, particularly with the evolution of high potency products, and of cannabis use disorder (CUD) are a growing health care concern. While the harms of adult use and potential medicinal properties of cannabis continue to be debated, it is becoming evident that adolescent cannabis use is a critical window for
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Macular Disease Foundation warns more than one drink a day can lead to vision loss Aussies who consume more than one glass of wine or beer a day are putting themselves at serious risk of developing a debilitating disease. #alcoholawareness #soberinspiration A couple of beers after work or a half-bottle of wine at dinner is
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Prenatal delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol exposure is associated with changes in rhesus macaque DNA methylation enriched for autism genes Abstract Background: With the growing availability of cannabis and the popularization of additional routes of cannabis use beyond smoking, including edibles, the prevalence of cannabis use in pregnancy is rapidly increasing. However, the potential effects of prenatal cannabis use on
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In addition to its acute effects, cannabis/THC induces epigenetic modifications, which can affect its consumers and their offspring. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.banm.2024.02.009 Summary: Epigenetics causes changes in the phenotype in the absence of changes in the DNA of genes, i.e., the genotype. Under various influences, such as exposure to certain xenobiotics, epigenetic marks are produced by different mechanisms,
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Family connectedness, particularly at meal times – excellent protective factor: The scientists are catching up – Research confirms what all community minded and family valuing people know. Family togetherness is a key to not only better health and well-being, but also building resilience into the emerging adult – resilience that can make it easier for them
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Marijuana edible-related poison control calls among children 0-12 increased 3,311% from 2016 to 2022 According to data from America’s Poison Centers, from 2016 to 2022, marijuana edible-related poison control calls among children aged 0-12 years old increased 3,311%: 2016: 187 calls 2017: 343 calls 2018: 816 calls 2019: 1,364 calls 2020: 3,132 calls 2021: 4,354 calls
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Heavy drinking is an important risk factor for depression and suicide…Reducing alcohol consumption (both total consumption as well as binge drinking) is arguably the most important modifiable way to promote cognitive and neurological health and prevent or reduce brain harms. For Full Report
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Australian Children presenting with ‘significant symptoms of withdrawal’ as vaping rates rise among under 25’s Australia“Vaping I would say is definitely more addictive [than smoking] because of the ease of access”…”You can vape anywhere, so you can be lying in bed at night, and you can fall asleep with it in your mouth like a
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This guide can help you have a meaningful, non-threatening conversation with your teen about vaping. You won’t find a set of scripted questions – we don’t want to put words in your mouth. Instead, we’ll share: Conversation starters based on your teen’s vaping behaviour and insights from our research about what your teen might be
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