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Chronic cannabis use, vomiting and compulsive bathing—symptoms of a hidden syndrome

by Justin Jackson, Medical Xpress edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois Chicago have found that cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a vomiting condition tied to chronic cannabis use, rose sharply in US emergency departments between 2016 and 2022 […]

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Study links early cannabis use and health problems

Researchers find that those who began using cannabis regularly before age 15 were more likely to seek care for depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and physical health problems as young adults Peer-Reviewed Publication McGill University Adolescents who start using cannabis early and often are more likely to need health care for both mental and physical problems

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Regular cannabis use poses risks to those over 65, experts caution

by Rachel Tompa, Stanford University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes As more people explore marijuana for medical use, Stanford Medicine scientists warn that older adults should be particularly mindful of potential health concerns. Geriatric nurse practitioner with a specialty in cannabis therapy at Stanford Medicine, Eloise Theisen, turned to cannabis when nothing else

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