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- Neurotoxicty is common after acute exposure to cannabis. -Among all ages, tachycardia and neuroexcitation (spasms or tremors) were more...

Article: Vaping and Oral Health: It's Worse Than You Think Highlights: The first danger of e-cigarettes (vaping) is the carrier component...

A number of studies have suggested a direct relationship between cannabis use and periodontal disease. The following dental findings may...

Gingivitis, periodontitis, gum deterioration, and more are found in patients who smoke marijuana. Highlights from the article Marijuana...

This article discusses Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), characterized by chronic marijuana use, frequent nausea and vomiting and...

Cannabicyclohexanol ("K2 spice") is a synthetic cannabinoid readily available as herbal incense. It cannot be detected in urine drug...

People experience psychoactive effects after second-had exposure to marijuana smoke, as this leads to cannabinoid metabolites in bodily...

A mother describes her son's experience and ultimate death from Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). Author: Regina Denny Read Full...

A Portland couple who are non-users of marijuana claim their neighbors' legal marijuana grow is making them sick. "My face gets...

Excerpts: "Marijuana is the most common drug involved in fatal car accidents, contributing to 12 percent of 2010 crashes compared with 4...

Excerpts: "Marijuana was the most prevalent drug found in drivers involved in fatal Massachusetts crashes from 2013 to 2017." Marijuana...

Article highlights: Researchers conclude that THC causes neuronal death in hippocampal neurons. “THC is neurotoxic at concentrations as...

"Chronic administration of cannabinoids will induce neuronal death", while acute doses can protect from brain trauma, as hypothesized by...

Due to the alarming effect of cannabinoids on public health, several population-based studies (findings from each analysis conducted...

Article highlights: Third-hand smoke includes “residue from smoke that remains on walls, carpets, furniture, and other surfaces long...

Summary: Most marijuana being purchased in the U.S. for neuropathic pain is too potent to be effective. Typically containing two to three...

Summary: A study published in PLOS One (a peer reviewed journal from the Public Library of Science) concludes that THC concentrations in...

Article: Suffolk County To Attempt To Ban Smoking In Private Homes Spencer, who is also a medical doctor, said secondhand smoke can permeate through cracks in walls, electrical lines, plumbing, and ventilation systems Read Full Article

Legalized Cannabis in Colorado Emergency Departments: A Cautionary Review of Negative Health and Safety Effects Summary: Cannabis...

Discusses increase in impaired driving and fatalities since marijuana was legalized in CO. Published by The Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Read Full Sept 2019 Report Download PDF Note: these reports are updated periodically, so the above report may no longer be available at the linked address. If this is the case, find the most recent report here: The Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Reports