Motor vehicle drivers
A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a schoolgirl was seriously injured in a car accident on Liscard Road in Wallasey. The incident occurred at around 7:50am, when a black Mitsubishi car struck a 13-year-old girl, leaving her with a serious injury to her
Epidemiology
Research results from Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine suggest that cannabis consumers adjust their consumption amounts in response to potency when using cannabis flower and concentrates. The study, published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, analyzed data from four online surveys of U.S. cannabis consumers, which found that participants
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A new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health investigated the impact of local cannabis policies on cannabis use among California 11th graders. The research analyzed cross-sectional data from the 2015/2016 to 2019/2020 California Healthy Kids Surveys, which included over 377,000 students. The study found that
Youth
A recent study examining the role of affect in young adults' willingness to engage in simultaneous alcohol and marijuana (SAM) use reveals significant findings. Researchers from George Washington University conducted two within-subjects, scenario-based studies to investigate the impact of momentary affect on SAM use decisions. The studies involved a
Youth
Research conducted at the University of Washington has revealed a concerning correlation between depressive symptoms and increased substance use in young adults. A community sample of 778 young adults completed up to 33 monthly surveys over a 6-year period, from 2015 to 2021. The study found that depressive symptoms predicted
Marijuana
Research findings on pregnant individuals' experiences with cannabis use and healthcare navigations have been discussed in a new report. The study aimed to understand the perspectives and experiences of pregnant individuals using cannabis as they navigate healthcare settings and their pregnancies. The researchers from the University of Southern California
Marijuana
Research published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence has found that cannabis and cigarette use, with or without co-use, are associated with disrupted rest-activity rhythms (RAR) in US adults. The study, conducted by researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), analyzed data from the National Health and
Marijuana
Researchers at the University of Washington have investigated the relationship between cannabis use and sleep difficulties in adolescents and young adults (AYA) receiving treatment for cannabis use disorder (CUD). The study, which used a 42-day ecological momentary assessment, found that cannabis use was associated with changes in sleep duration and
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Research on the association between cannabis and alcohol co-use and HIV prevention and care engagement in the Black sexual/gender minority (BSGM) population has yielded significant findings. A study conducted in Chicago between 2022 and 2024 found that daily use of cannabis, alcohol, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and antiretroviral (ARV)
Cognition
Researchers from Washington State University published a study examining the effects of chronic and acute cannabis use on cognition and perceived symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study, published in Psychopharmacology, found that while acute cannabis use may selectively reduce subjective and objective impulsivity in people with ADHD, chronic
Back pain
An experimental medication made from cannabis has been shown to successfully reduce back pain in an 800-patient study, providing further support for the drug's potential in treating this common condition. The study, conducted by German drugmaker Vertanical, is the latest in a growing body of research on the
Police officers
Essex Police officer Nicole Canwell's career was ended following a misconduct hearing on Tuesday. The panel, chaired by Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington, made the decision after finding that Ms Canwell had breached professional standards by smoking cannabis while on duty. Ms Canwell had been randomly drug tested at
