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Marijuana use involved in more fatal accidents in Colorado
With data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System covering 1994 to 2011, the researchers analyzed fatal…
AAN Issues Findings on Use of Medical Marijuana in Treatment of Certain Brain Diseases
Not enough evidence was found to show if medical marijuana is helpful in treating motor problems in Huntington’s disease, tics in Tourette syndrome, cervical…
Marijuana consumption in Washington state is higher than previously estimated, study finds
Using federal data and information from a new survey of marijuana users in Washington state, researchers say marijuana consumption likely will range from 135…
Teens in child welfare system show higher drug abuse rate
However, the study also shows that parental involvement matters. “When youth perceive that their parents or caregivers are actively engaged in their lives,…
Childhood economic status affects substance use among young adults
The researchers also found that economic strains in early life – including family worries about paying bills or needing to sell possessions for cash –…
Marijuana use may increase risk of testicular cancer
Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the findings suggest that the potential cancer-causing effects of…