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Newly Discovered Cannabis Compound Could be 30 Times More Potent Than THC

Scientists have discovered a cannabis compound that could be 30 times more potent than THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, CNN reports.

Study Explains Link Between Marijuana Use and HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer

A new study explains how regular marijuana use can fuel tumor growth in people with human papillomavirus-related head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Calls to Poison Control Centers Rise for Marijuana and Other Psychoactive Substances

U.S. Poison Control Centers are reporting an increase in calls related to marijuana and other natural psychoactive substances such as jimson weed and hallucinogenic mushrooms, according to HealthDay.

Marijuana Use Among Young Adults Increases, While Tobacco Use is Down

Marijuana use among young adults ages 18 to 22 is on the rise, while tobacco use is down, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Surgeon General: Marijuana Use During Pregnancy or Adolescence Isn’t Safe

The U.S. Surgeon General has issued an advisory warning that no amount of marijuana use during pregnancy or adolescence is known to be safe.

Teens Who Vape More Likely to Start Using Marijuana

Teens and young adults with a history of using e-cigarettes are 3.5 times more likely to use marijuana than their peers who never vaped, a new study finds.

New York State Decriminalizes Recreational Marijuana Use

New York state this week decriminalized recreational marijuana use, Reuters reports. Possession of small amounts of marijuana will be punished with fines instead of jail time.

People More Likely to Try Cocaine, Ecstasy, Molly and Marijuana in the Summer

People are more likely to try drugs including cocaine, ecstasy, molly and marijuana in the summer than in any other season, according to a new study.

More Teens are Using Marijuana, While Fewer are Smoking Cigarettes

Marijuana use among teens is on the rise, while fewer teens are smoking cigarettes, according to a new study.

Products Containing THC Being Packaged as Candy, Federal Prosecutor Warns

Products containing THC—the main psychoactive ingredients in marijuana—are being packaged as candy, according to a federal prosecutor in West Virginia.

Featured News: National Survey Highlights Parents’ Role in Protecting Teens From Substance Use

Parents of adolescents can play a valuable role in protecting their teens from substance use, a new national survey by Center on Addiction finds.

Colorado and Washington See Increase in Teen Use of Potent Marijuana

Colorado and Washington, the first two states to legalize recreational marijuana, are seeing an increase in teen use of highly potent marijuana, The Washington Post reports.

15 Million People Drive Within an Hour of Using Marijuana: Survey

A new survey suggests 14.8 million people have driven within an hour of using marijuana in the past month. Most impairment occurs within one to four hours of using the drug, HealthDay reports.

Legalizing Medical Marijuana Does Not Reduce Rate of Fatal Opioid Overdoses: Study

A new study concludes legalizing medical marijuana does not reduce the rate of fatal opioid overdoses.

Motor Vehicle Accidents in Colorado Increased 10% After Marijuana Legalization

Motor vehicle accidents rose 10 percent in Colorado after the state legalized marijuana, according to a new study.

Rate of Positive Employee Drug Tests Continues to Climb

The rate of positive workforce drug tests is the highest it has been since 2004, according to an analysis by the drug testing lab Quest Diagnostics.

Bill Would Allow States to Decide Own Marijuana Laws

A measure that would allow states to decide their own marijuana laws has been reintroduced in the House and Senate, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Most Democratic Presidential Candidates Support Legalizing Marijuana

Most Democratic candidates running for president in 2020 support marijuana legalization, The New York Times reports. The issue has become a litmus test for their commitment to equal treatment for all races in criminal justice and policing.

Teen Marijuana Use Linked to Increased Depression and Suicidal Behavior: Study

Teen marijuana use is linked to an increased risk of depression and suicidal behavior in young adulthood, according to a review of studies published in JAMA Psychiatry.

Use of Cocaine and Marijuana May Contribute to Young Adults’ Stroke Risk

Use of cocaine and marijuana may contribute to the risk of stroke in young adults, a new study suggests.

Underage Marijuana Use Common in States Where Drug is Legal

Law enforcement agencies in Colorado and Washington, where recreational marijuana is legal, report underage use of the drug is common, a new study finds. Marijuana-impaired driving is also common, HealthDay reports.

Motor Vehicle Crashes Up 6 Percent in Four States With Legalized Marijuana

Motor vehicle crashes are up 6 percent in four states with legalized recreational marijuana, compared with four neighboring states where the drug is illegal or restricted, according to Consumer Reports.

Tobacco and Alcohol Companies Moving into the Marijuana Business

Tobacco and alcohol companies are starting to move into the cannabis business, The New York Times reports.

Voters in Michigan, Utah and Missouri Approve Marijuana Measures

Voters in Michigan, Utah and Missouri approved new marijuana measures this week, NPR reports.

Teens Who Stop Smoking Marijuana for a Month Improve Their Ability to Learn

A new study finds teens who stop smoking marijuana for a month improve their ability to learn, HealthDay reports.

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