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Marijuana as a cure for opioid use? Nation’s top drug scientist says she’s skeptical

(USA Today, March 20) As opioid misuse continues to grip the nation, some states are allowing medical marijuana to be used as a treatment for opioid addiction. However, Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), says there is currently no scientific evidence for… Read More »Marijuana as a cure for opioid use? Nation’s top drug scientist says she’s skeptical

USA: Workplace Weed use a Worry – Funeral Director May Seek Reasonable Accommodation for Off Duty Medical Marijuana Use 

On March 27, 2019, the New Jersey Appellate Division in Wild v. Carriage Funeral Holdings Inc.  Background Facts: Justin Wild, a licensed funeral director, was employed by Carriage Funeral Holdings (Carriage). In 2015, Wild was diagnosed with cancer and was prescribed medical marijuana as part… Read More »USA: Workplace Weed use a Worry – Funeral Director May Seek Reasonable Accommodation for Off Duty Medical Marijuana Use 

Children aged NINE are damaged by cannabis: Shocking toll of young patients admitted to hospital with mental disorders

More than 3,400 patients under 19 went to hospital due to mental and behavioural illnesses brought on by cannabis last year NHS figures show the number of admission has risen 38 per cent since 2013/14 Teenagers say cannabis has become more accessible through social media… Read More »Children aged NINE are damaged by cannabis: Shocking toll of young patients admitted to hospital with mental disorders

The contribution of cannabis use to variation in the incidence of psychotic disorder across Europe: a multicentre case-control study

Findings: Differences in frequency of daily cannabis use and in use of high-potency cannabis contributed to the striking variation in the incidence of psychotic disorder across the 11 studied sites. Given the increasing availability of high-potency cannabis, this has important implications for public health. Read More… Read More »The contribution of cannabis use to variation in the incidence of psychotic disorder across Europe: a multicentre case-control study

U.N. News – Recreational cannabis poses ‘significant’ health challenges to youth: drugs control body

The UN-backed International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) warned on Tuesday that poorly regulated medical cannabis programmes could step-up the “recreational” use of the drug while diminishing public concern over its harmful effects. “Legalization of cannabis for recreational purposes, as seen in a small number of countries, represents… Read More »U.N. News – Recreational cannabis poses ‘significant’ health challenges to youth: drugs control body

Marijuana Use is Not Associated with Changes in Opioid Prescriptions or Pain Severity Among People Living with HIV and Chronic Pain

JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes: February 20, 2019 – Volume Publish Ahead of Print – Issue – p doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000001998 Background: People living with HIV (PLWH) commonly report marijuana use for chronic pain, though there is limited empirical evidence to support its use. There is hope that marijuana may reduce prescription opioid use.… Read More »Marijuana Use is Not Associated with Changes in Opioid Prescriptions or Pain Severity Among People Living with HIV and Chronic Pain

Failed Arguments that Support Legalizing Weed!

Whatever you think about marijuana legalization, it’s important to avoid making bad arguments. There may be good reasons to legalize marijuana. But if there are, the following arguments shouldn’t be considered to be among them. 7 Arguments For Legalizing Marijuana That No One Should Believe