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health1 month ago•47 min saved

Midlife Men Face Rising Cannabis Use Disorder, New Study Warns

A JAMA Psychiatry study finds cannabis use disorder rose among American adults from about 7% in 2021 to over 9% in 2024, with the largest increases among men aged 35 and older; past-year cannabis use also climbed (26% of men, 21% of women). Researchers note that rising potency may boost addictiveness, and Nora Volkow cautions that cannabis can be addictive even as usage rises; alcohol-use disorder, by contrast, remained stable or declined. The takeaway is to monitor for difficulty cutting back, cravings, or continued use despite problems rather than viewing cannabis as harmless.

via Yahoo|

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health2 months ago•6 min saved

Sharon Stone’s cannabis withdrawal highlights risks of today’s high-THC pot

Sharon Stone says quitting marijuana made her so sick she consulted a neurologist, highlighting how today’s high-THC cannabis (flower up to ~30% and higher in concentrates) can drive dependence and severe withdrawal. Experts warn cannabis use disorder involves changes in the brain’s reward system, with withdrawal symptoms like insomnia, irritability, anxiety, appetite loss, sweating and headaches; most symptoms resolve within weeks, but mood and sleep issues can linger. Medical guidance and a slow taper are advised, especially for those with medical or mental health conditions or concurrent substance use, and underlying mental health issues should be addressed to reduce risk.

via Fox News|

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health7 months ago•7 min saved

Early Cannabis Use in Teens Linked to Double Risk of Psychotic and Bipolar Disorders

A large, population-based study of 463,396 adolescents followed from ages 13–17 into young adulthood found that past-year cannabis use was associated with about double the risk of incident psychotic and bipolar disorders, with diagnoses typically emerging 1.7–2.3 years after first use. The findings held after adjusting for prior mental health and other substances, and researchers note rising cannabis potency (flower >20% THC, concentrates up to 95%) may drive the risk, underscoring the need for prevention and policy measures.

via Neuroscience News|

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health8 months ago•15 min saved

Older Adults Face Hidden Risks as Cannabis Potency Rises

As cannabis use climbs among people over 65, Stanford Medicine experts warn that today's high-potency products may raise risks for heart disease, cognitive decline, falls, and drug interactions, while research remains limited by federal legal constraints. About 30% of regular cannabis users may develop cannabis use disorder, and patients should discuss use with a healthcare provider to weigh benefits against potential harms and consider safer alternatives, especially for those with chronic conditions or on other medications. FDA-approved cannabis-related drugs exist for specific conditions, but cannabis as medicine lacks broad approval.

via SciTechDaily|

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