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With the rise of cannabis consumption lounges, indoor air quality is a growing concern. A study in LA found PM2.5 levels in a smoking cabin exceeding 1600 μg/m³ during busy hours, highlighting the need for further research on health effects and regulatory measures. #Cannabis

The Complex Relationship Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health: Considering the Influence of Cannabis Use Patterns and Individual Factors - CNS Drugs The relationship between cannabis use and mental health is complex, as studies often report seemingly contradictory findings regarding whether cannabis use results in more positive or negative…

New study explores link between cannabis use & mental health. While THC is linked to both therapeutic and negative effects, CBD shows promise for some psychiatric symptoms. More research is needed to understand the role of use patterns and individual factors. #Cannabis

Addiction treatment often overlooks trauma. That's a major hurdle in stopping the overdose crisis Trauma is one of the biggest risk factors for addiction — but trauma-centered treatments are lacking

“We have this whole false idea that most addiction is about seeking excess pleasure but in fact most addiction is about trying to be okay,” @maiasz.bsky.social said. “If we want to have less addiction & less harm associated with it, we have to improve people's lives.”
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New study highlights rising THC levels in cannabis over 20 years and their link to increased dependence and anxiety. Findings suggest THC proportion is a better predictor of adverse outcomes than the THC:CBD ratio, with no significant gender differences. #CannabisResearch

🍷 🍃 A recent systematic review reveals mixed findings on the simultaneous use of alcohol and cannabis. While social contexts often drive this behavior, the acute consequences vary. More research is needed to understand the mechanisms behind these outcomes.

🏃‍♂️ New study looks at endocannabinoids + central fatigue - we know endocannabinoids are typically elevated during endurance exercise -these results indicate a potential role on mental alertness following ultra-endurance exercise

Education on Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome to Improve Psychiatric Provider Knowledge Background: Cannabis use has increased significantly in recent decades. Patients may develop cannabi...

🆕 New thesis published on efforts to educate psychiatric providers' knowledge of cannabis hypermesis syndrome (CHS) in the US - looking at how providing educational resources / assets improve understanding and awareness of CHS.

A Promising Frontier: Cannabis's Medicinal Prospects in Alagoas, Brazil | Brazilian Journal of Clinical Medicine Review Original research

🍃 Study looks new legislation on medical cannabis in Alagoas, Brazil (provisions for med prescription, support for research, educ for drs). Challenges remain: for example, the number of prescribed+ sold isn't available due to problems w/ national registration system.

Universities failing academics targeted by online abuse – paper Research found that 74 per cent of academics had experienced online harms as a result of sharing research publicly

Sobering, and important. Hannah Yelin (Ox Brookes): 'Her latest paper, published in the journal New Formations, found that 74 per cent of academics had experienced online harms as a result of sharing research publicly – affecting their careers and causing significant physical and mental harms.' 1/3

Wondering what the Conservatives will do to social programs if they return to power under Poilievre?

He says all those “socialist policies” like public healthcare and the like are actually bad for the poor and redistribute toward the “super wealthy,” so they need to be cut.

Patterns of Nabilone Prescriptions in Canadian Long-Term Care Facilities | Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement | Cambridge Core Patterns of Nabilone Prescriptions in Canadian Long-Term Care Facilities

New study looks at patterns of nabilone use in 🇨🇦 long term care facilities, finding:
👩‍🦳 Those 65–69 was more likely to have been prescribed nabilone
⬆️ Significant increase in prescriptions post legalization
🚜 This increase was most significant in rural areas

Sociodemographic Differences in Modes of Cannabis Use Among Pregnant Individuals in Northern California The potential risks of prenatal cannabis use may vary depending on how cannabis is administered, but little is known about modes of prenatal cannabis …

New 📖 looks at modes of cannabis use during early pregnancy - which vary by sociodemographic characteristics:
💨 Smoking and edibles are the most common modes of prenatal cannabis use
🍪 29.9% used >1 mode
💭 Modes varied substantially with socio-demographics and frequency
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“Unlikely” is doing a little too much work in this headline. “Fentanyl exposure” causing an overdose is as “unlikely” as you dying from a piano falling on your head when you walk outside.

Dear Elton John: Lighten Up, and Maybe Light One Up (Guest Column) The EGOT once sang a different tune about cannabis.

A little oped in response to Eltons Johns recent comments about cannabis legalization - www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-n...

"Cyclists and pedestrians contribute significantly more to city centre spending than commonly thought. In short, they represent an underestimated group for the economic vitality of city centres." @dutchcycling.nl
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2024 Fall Economic Statement Reducing Everyday Costs and Raising Wages

The 2024 Fall Economic Statement includes Ottawa's intent to explore a transition from cannabis excise duty stamps specific to each province and territory to a single, national stamp. More details will roll out in Budget 2025. budget.canada.ca/update-misea... h/t @deepakanand.bsky.social

Are tobacco and cannabis economic substitutes or complements? New research suggests it changes with age New modelling suggests increasing the price of tobacco would cause young people to use less cannabis – but those aged over 50 to use more.

Are tobacco and cannabis economic substitutes or complements? New research suggests it changes with age -when tobacco prices ↑, cannabis consumption ↓ for Australians under 40. For those 50 and over, ↑ tobacco prices led to ↑ cannabis consumption. #cannabis #australia shorturl.at/z9XsT

2 New York Men Die from Pneumonia After Using Bat Poop to Grow Cannabis Two men from Rochester, New York died from pneumonia after using bat poop to grow cannabis. Their symptoms included chronic cough, fever, blood poisoning and respiratory failure

This is a strange one - 2 New York Men Die from Pneumonia After Using Bat Poop to Grow Cannabis #cannabis #newyork people.com/2-new-york-m...

Federal government "exploring" single harmonized cannabis excise stamp Find out how the federal government's plan for a harmonized excise stamp could streamline operations and reduce costs for cannabis producers.

"The move from requiring producers to use 13 different provincial and territorial excise tax stamps to a single, harmonized stamp is something the industry has said would save cannabis producers time and money." #cannabis #cdnpoli stratcann.com/news/federal...

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“Canada Post remains the primary shipping method for the majority of licensed cannabis producers, and the strike has exposed vulnerabilities in the supply chain, leaving patients scrambling for alternatives.”

Regular cannabis smoking and carotid artery calcification in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) Studies on cannabis use and adverse cardiovascular outcomes have reported conflicting results. Research on its relationship to calcified arterial plaque remains limited. Cross-sectional data from 2152...

A study examined the link between regular #cannabis smoking and carotid artery calcification in a diverse group of adults. Found no significant association, suggesting that reg cannabis smoking may not contribute to atherosclerosis in the carotid arteries. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Divergence in Cannabis and Alcohol Use Disorder Prevalence Trends from 2002-2019 Despite increases in availability, potency, and consumption of cannabis, epidemiological data suggest decreases in prevalence of cannabis use disorder…

From '02-19, daily cannabis use nearly doubled but CUD among daily users dropped 48%. Daily alcohol use fell slightly, and alcohol use disorder dropped only 3.9% - changing social norms may influence how "harm" is defined, affecting how these are diagnosed. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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people still posting without actually reading the article? yes, ok, got it.

YouTube video by Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives Cannabis and the Developing Brain: Vaping, Edibles and Genetics | Jibran Khokhar

Vaping and edibles give teens easier access to #cannabis, but how does this affect their developing brains?

@drjkhokhar.bsky.social sheds light on the risks of cannabis use, like long-term effects on memory, decision-making & emotional health. 🧪🧠

Watch now: mcgill.ca/x/wzd

#Edusky #neuroskyence

The “Reemergence” of Carfentanil Proponents of the Controlled Substances Act like to characterize fentanyl analogs as more potent and thus more deadly than fentanyl—if you ...

"The number of overdose deaths involving carfentanil is increasing. That's not the same thing as carfentanil increasing the number of overdose deaths—which it isn't."

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Thanks @algraham420.bsky.social and Glenn for covering our holiday harm reduction featured in @stratcann.bsky.social ! Here to bring you sensible tips all season long 🍪🍪🍪🎄🎄🎄 #ocs #cannabismadeclear #ontario

its kinda like weve come full circle and the bands getting back together