New research uncovers how cannabis addiction, not casual use, is genetically tied to severe mental health conditions, raising red flags for policy, treatment, and prevention. Study: The genetic relationship between cannabis use disorder, cannabis use and psychiatric disorders. Image credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in the journal Nature Mental Health, researchers in … Read more
Gardai nabbed a drug-driver after smelling cannabis through the vent of their vehicle while another car was driving in the opposite direction. The accused, Sarah Louise Gallagher, appeared at Letterkenny District Court where she was charged with drug driving at Railway Road, Buncrana on December 26th, 2022. The court heard how just after 4pm, Ms … Read more
New research reveals that more than one in ten older US veterans use cannabis, and over a third of these users meet the threshold for cannabis use disorder, highlighting urgent needs for screening and prevention in an aging population. Study: Cannabis Use Among Older Adults. Image Credit: BenLJohnson / Shutterstock I n a recent study published in … Read more
Justin and Hailey Bieber’s cryptic social media activity continues. The “Baby” singer flaunted his drug use in an Instagram carousel shared Thursday. Justin, 31, was all smiles in the opening slide as he sat in an armchair with a massive glass bong on his lap. Justin Bieber did not hide his drug use in his … Read more
An updated systematic review finds that consuming cannabis while pregnant appears to increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight and infant death. The study by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University published today in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. The lead author is a physician-scientist who provides prenatal care for high-risk pregnancies at … Read more
New research presented at the 2025 European Congress of Psychiatry reveals that the use of cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract can lead to meaningful benefits and improve the behavior of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD affects approximately 1 in 100 children around the world and symptoms can include difficulty interpreting language, difficulty … Read more
A study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals that nearly one in five U.S. adults have used multiple drugs in the past year, showing that substance use is fairly common and more complex than just using one drug at a time. The study was published last week in the American … Read more
Patients prescribed medicinal cannabis in Australia maintained improvements in overall health-related quality of life (HRQL), fatigue, and sleep disturbance across a one-year period, according to a study published April 2, 2025, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Margaret-Ann Tait from The University of Sydney, Australia, and colleagues. Anxiety, depression, insomnia, and pain also improved … Read more
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umajang Police in East Java have arrested five people suspected of being accomplices to fugitive Edi, who is wanted in connection with recently discovered cannabis crops in the Mount Bromo tourist area. “In total we have arrested five suspects. Three of them are residents of Lumajang regency and two are residents of Probolinggo regency,” Lumajang … Read more