Intl. Academy on the Science & Impact of Cannabis

🚨👏👏👏 Congratulations to Dr. Lev, Dr. Antely, and Dr. Kamer for presenting at the United Nations @UN

Cannabis use is associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes, with heavier use (more days per month) associated with higher odds of adverse outcomes. ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JA…

Ross exec from CT had 'reaction' to cannabis gummies before MA stabbings in front of kids: Attorney ctinsider.com/news/wilton/ar… via @insider_ct

Cannabis and cancer connection from researcher from Oregon (of all places) youtu.be/_VSie4Iz4Zg?fe…

Weed affects way more than just your brain and heart thedrugreport.org/2025/07/14/wee…

California HIDTA report: In 2022, 43% of suicides among individuals 25 and under in San Diego County involved THC. Emergency visits due to marijuana rose by 521% in California from 2008 to 2022. Youth aged 12–17 accounted for nearly 38% of marijuana treatment admissions in…

"Randy got his medical marijuana card in Colorado, even though he was under 21. We want to spare others from losing someone they love to this horrible drug." - Heather Bacchus Randy's parents have created a nonprofit called Be Extraordinary, Be You, which is dedicated to…

•U.S. emergency department visits for cannabis hyperemesis syndrome among adolescents increased more than 10-fold in recent years. •From 2016 through 2023, cannabis hyperemesis syndrome encounters among 13- to 21-year-olds increased by 49% per year. medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/gen…

Synthetic cannabinoids in e-cigarettes seized from English schools buff.ly/Wl3nNG5

Prolonged Marijuana use can lead to heart issues, impaired brain development (especially under 25), and dangerous driving decisions. 🚗💥🧠 #MarijuanaFacts #MarijuanaAwareness #YouthHealth #SafeChoices #DrugEducation #THCTruth #CannabisRisks #ResponsibleUse #BrainHealth…

I saw 1st “public education” sign on cannabis since legalization. Sign on cannabis & driving at subway station where people aren’t driving. Promotion by retailer Ontario Cannabis Society encourages us to visit site 🤔@PHAC_GC @TOPublicHealth @PublicHealthON

We won a battle, but the war isn’t over! The Senate Appropriations Committee just voted to include language banning Delta-8 THC in the base text of its appropriations bill for the first time, closing a dangerous hemp loophole. Huge thanks to our grassroots army & bipartisan…

Think all teens are using weed? Think again. Most are drug-free—and proud of it. Watch “Flip the Script: The Real Truth About Teens & Marijuana”: youtu.be/1QaSb_5rxH0 #FlipTheScript #NextBestGen #TeenVoices #NMFW

The Trump Administration faces a pivotal choice on rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. Marijuana belongs on Schedule I because raw weed has a high potential for abuse and no commonly accepted medical use.

“Despite limited evidence supporting cannabis for pain, sleep, or anxiety, these findings suggest many youths with pain use it instrumentally" "Youths endorsing instrumental use had greater functional disability and more pain days" jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

"clinicians should be aware of CBD-associated hepatoxic effects and screen patients with elevated liver enzyme levels for CBD use." jamanetwork.com/journals/jamai…

Cannabis use in pregnancy was associated with greater odds of preterm birth, small for gestational age, and low birth weight, even after adjusting for co-use of tobacco products. jamanetwork.com/journals/jamap…

Nine studies were published between 2016 – 2022 that examined recreational cannabis laws and cannabis use disorder CUD or treatment. Findings generally indicate an increase in CUD prevalence associated with legalization, but effects differ by age group. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Cannabis Retailers Must Face College Athlete’s Psychosis Claims An important article. Marijuana industry may be hit with increasing number of Mj-psychosis lawsuits that won’t be protected by insurance policies-for industry denies the association. insurancejournal.com/news/east/2025…