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More than one-third of people prescribed medical cannabis meet the current criteria for cannabis use disorder (CUD), according to a study published in Addiction —although this number was primarily driven by people not using their cannabis as prescribed.

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Some people use it for medical reasons, while others use it recreationally. As laws change in many countries, cannabis has become more available than ever before. Even though many people believe it is harmless, scientists have continued to study […] The post Scientists Discover Why Cannabis Raises Psychosis Risk…

For many young people, cannabis is seen as a normal part of social life. Some use it to relax after a stressful day, while others believe it is safer than alcohol or other drugs. The growing legalization of cannabis in some countries has also led many people to think that it carries little risk. Yet […] The post Why Scientists Are Warning People About Heavy Cannabis Use and Mental Health appeared…

In a study supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers added to evidence that using cannabis edibles and alcohol together worsens driving impairment compared with consuming either substance alone.

An Australia-wide study led by researchers at Adelaide University has found ketamine consumption is increasing across the country. The study analysed wastewater samples collected between December 2020 and April 2025. Daily influent wastewater samples were collected from treatment plants across capital city and regional sites in all states and territories, covering on average 53 per […] The post R…

Young people with a history of mental health and drink and drug issues are more likely to die than those with a mental illness or who use substances alone.

Disciplines Nursing | Physical Therapy | Substance Abuse and Addiction Publication Date 2017 Document Type Poster DOI 10.25778/hdbm-cc12 Abstract Long-term prescribed opioid use for chronic pain is shown to reduce recovery potential and increase risk for dependence, which is contributing to the nationwide opioid crisis. There is a need for an innovative, multidisciplinary approach to address pres…

Disciplines Nursing | Substance Abuse and Addiction Publication Date 2017 Document Type Poster DOI 10.25778/6v3p-am76 Abstract Aim: To compare case management versus community-based therapy on illicit drug abuse among homeless adolescents Background: Homeless adolescents are at high risk for illicit drug abuse. Methods: • A quasi-experimental, multiple baseline time series design • 52 sessions ov…