In October 2018, Canada made a big change by legalizing cannabis for recreational use. Most studies so far have looked at the effects of this legalization using snapshots of data collected at one point in time. But what if we could follow the same people over time to see how their cannabis use changed? That's exactly what a recent study did. It used a national survey...

Ever wondered what happens when you mix alcohol and cannabis? Researchers found that this combination can affect how college women respond to risky situations. They studied young women aged 18 to 24 who had been heavy drinkers or cannabis users in the past month. Using a method called ecological momentary assessment, they asked these women about their intentions to h...

Did you know that cannabis use disorder, or CUD, is a growing concern in the United States? With millions of people affected, the search is on for effective treatments. Recently, some intriguing research has surfaced, focusing on psychedelic compounds. No, not the ones that make you trip in a bad way, but ones that could potentially help treat substance use disorders...

Cannabis use among teens is a growing concern, especially in places like Iran. The Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach, or A-CRA, is a technique that's shown promise in helping teens kick the habit. A recent study in Tehran put A-CRA to the test. Researchers looked at 40 male teens, aged 15 to 18, all struggling with cannabis use disorder (CUD). They split th...

You might have heard that smoking or eating cannabis while pregnant is not a good idea. Well, new research from Nationwide Children's Hospital is shedding even more light on why it's important to avoid cannabis during pregnancy. They found that kids who were exposed to cannabis before birth had a tougher time controlling their emotions, paying attention, and planning...