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Inside California’s Battle With the Marijuana Black Market | Inside the Counterfeit Vape Supply Chain | Inside Cartel Infiltration in California Growing Areas with Sheriff William Honsal | Impaired Driving: Roadside Drug Testing a Deterrence  | Cannabis & Medical Use: Insufficient evidence for most medical indications | Inside California’s Battle With the Marijuana Black Market | Inside the Counterfeit Vape Supply Chain | Inside Cartel Infiltration in California Growing Areas with Sheriff William Honsal | Impaired Driving: Roadside Drug Testing a Deterrence  | Cannabis & Medical Use: Insufficient evidence for most medical indications |
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CBD: Shown ineffective in treatment of drug-resistant Epilepsy

Cannabidiol (CBD) has shown to be effective in treating specific pediatric seizure disorders. Researchers explored if CBD would be effective in treating drug-resistant epilepsy in reducing seizures in adults, it was not. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted in Australia and New Zealand, 188 people with drug-resistant epilepsy were dosed with a transdermal patch twice […]

Adolescent Use of E-Cigarettes: Increases Risk of Marijuana Use by Over 2 Fold

A recent JAMA study (July 22, 2022) found that adolescents, ages 12 to 18 years old, are 2 – 3 times more likely to use marijuana if they also had previously used an e-cigarette device. Prior use of an e-cigarette was associated to increased marijuana use in all areas studied (ever used, past year usage […]

CDC Issues Health Warning: Delta-8 THC

Cannabis-based products with Delta-8 THC are gaining popularity in many markets as consumers believe that Delta-8 is a safer alternative when compared to its more potent cousin, Delta-9 THC. It’s important to remember that “safer” does not mean devoid of risks. A recent “Health Advisory” from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls […]

Secondhand Bong Smoke: Potentially More Hazardous Than Tobacco

Thanks to research, we understand the health risks of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke. But what about secondhand marijuana smoke, specifically from bongs? New research suggests that this poses a new level of threat to smokers and non-smokers alike. Additionally, that secondhand marijuana smoke in this manner is not safe and that public perceptions of […]

The Medical Marijuana Card: Is it the answer for pain or first domino toward addiction?

Pain and anxiety are among the leading reasons why many people seek a Medical Marijuana Card. But is it effective? A new study released in JAMA (03-18-22), by authors Gilman, J. (et.al), suggests getting a medical marijuana card is potentially a faster track to developing a Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). The authors observed that card […]

Driving After Marijuana Use? – Impairment Can Last For Hours

“I’m okay to drive.” But, in reality are you and how do you know for sure? A new report in JAMA Psychiatry (January 26, 2022) examines a person self-perception of feeling high after using marijuana.  Authors Marcotte (et.al.) point out that the impairment felt after using marijuana can last for hours, even well after when a […]

Marijuana Use During Pregnancy – Increased Risks to Newborns

Some people believe that using marijuana during a pregnancy represents little to no risk to the unborn child, which is not the case. Authors of a new meta-analysis report (G. Marchand et.al) noted that marijuana use, during a pregnancy, has increased health risks to the unborn child. Risks such as low birth weight, small gestational […]

Ontario Canada: Pediatric Cannabis Exposure Cases On The Rise

Pediatric cannabis exposures have increased by nearly 300 percent in Ontario Canada since 2016. Canada legalized marijuana (raw flower only) in 2018. This was expanded in 2020 to include sales of cannabis infused edible products.  In turn, Emergency Department (ED) health care providers in Ontario have seen an increase in child patients, ages 0 -9 years […]

Marijuana Legalization in the Midwest: The Impacts, November 2021.

November 2021 – The Midwest HIDTA Region The Midwest HIDTA’s seven-state area consists of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the three Illinois counties of Madison, Rock Island, and St. Clair. The region spans over 428,000 square miles, encompasses 73 HIDTA-designated counties, and is considered the largest of the Office of National […]

Fatal Crashes: Marijuana’s involvement doubles from 2000 – 2018

The rate of fatal motor vehicle crashes, involving only marijuana or marijuana with alcohol has doubled from 2000 to 2018. During this same time, many states legalized marijuana, first for medical use and later for commercial adult use.  In a recent peer reviewed study published in the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH November 2021, […]