Federal Scientists Recommend Easing Restrictions on Marijuana

[ad_1] Marijuana is neither as risky nor as prone to abuse as other tightly controlled substances and has potential medical benefits, and therefore should be removed from the nation’s most restrictive category of drugs, federal scientists have concluded. The recommendations are contained in a 250-page scientific review provided to Matthew Zorn, a Texas lawyer who… Continue reading Federal Scientists Recommend Easing Restrictions on Marijuana

Cannabis Use Disorder ‘Common’ Among Marijuana Users, Study Finds

[ad_1] The News More than one-fifth of people who use cannabis struggle with dependency or problematic use, according to a study published on Tuesday in The Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open. The research found that 21 percent of people in the study had some degree of cannabis use disorder, which clinicians characterize… Continue reading Cannabis Use Disorder ‘Common’ Among Marijuana Users, Study Finds

Middle-Aged Adults Are Binge Drinking and Using Marijuana at Record Levels

[ad_1] The News Binge drinking among adults aged 35 to 50 occurred at record prevalence in 2022, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. A new study found that nearly 30 percent of people in this age group reported binge drinking in 2022, continuing a consistent upward trend in the behavior. In… Continue reading Middle-Aged Adults Are Binge Drinking and Using Marijuana at Record Levels