Cannabis causes lasting cognitive impairment in adolescents, according to Canadian researchers. This post from NBC News discusses why marijuana may be worse for teen brains than alcohol. Teen brains are more vulnerable to the effects of marijuana than alcohol, a new study finds. Adolescents who begin using marijuana regularly may suffer lasting repercussions in their ... Continue Reading
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Alcohol Is More of a Gateway Drug Than Cannabis Is
A new study shows that alcohol, not cannabis, is the major "gateway drug." This post from 420 Magazine highlights why it seems prudent to focus on addressing adolescent alcohol use. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Florida has shown that alcohol is far more of a "gateway drug" than Cannabis is. The study concluded that: Results from the Guttman ... Continue Reading
Millennial Lifestyle Shift: Cannabis Yes, Beer No
For millennials, marijuana and wine are in, beer is out. This generation would rather toke than chug. This post from The Fresh Toast highlights why weed usage rose while alcohol’s use declined. Contrary to popular beliefs regarding subpar dining restaurants and avocado toast, millennials are not ruining everything. Instead millennials as a generation have demonstrated a ... Continue Reading
Science Finds Cannabis Is Not the Gateway Drug
Despite information from the past, cannabis is not the gateway drug we need to worry about. This post from HERB reveals what the real gateway drug is. Since the days of Reefer Madness, cannabis has gained an unfair reputation for being the gateway drug. Much of the anti-cannabis propaganda we see today is still based on the completely inaccurate fear that using cannabis will ... Continue Reading
STUDY: Sleep abnormalities associated with alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, and opiate use: a comprehensive review
ABSTRACT: Sleep abnormalities are associated with acute and chronic use of addictive substances. Although sleep complaints associated with use and abstinence from addictive substances are widely recognized, familiarity with the underlying sleep abnormalities is often lacking, despite evidence that these sleep abnormalities may be recalcitrant and impede good outcomes. ... Continue Reading