Category: Cannabis
Medications and Supplements That Cause False Positives on Drug Tests: A Comprehensive Guide
Key Takeaways Many common medications—both prescription and OTC—can cause false positives on drug tests. Immunoassays (first-line tests) are prone to cross-reactivity; confirmatory tests like GC-MS are more accurate. Antidepressants, …
Cannabis Use May Alter Midbrain Dopamine Activity and Elevate Psychosis Risk
Key Takeaways Heavy cannabis use is linked to changes in dopamine-related brain regions associated with psychosis, based on new imaging research. The more severe the cannabis use, the stronger …
Switzerland’s Evolving Approach to Cannabis for Sleep Disorders: Medical Use, Risks, and Accessibility
Recently Switzerland has changed its stance on medical cannabis particularly regarding its use in treating sleep disorders. As of August 1, 2022 Swiss physicians have been able to prescribe …
Drug Addiction: Overcoming Dependencies and Avoiding Overdoses
What is addiction? Addiction is a chronic neuropsychiatric disorder defined by a dependence on a psychoactive substance or activity that has harmful consequences for a person’s life and the …
High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Greater Addiction, Psychosis Risk: What to Know
Key Takeaways: High-THC cannabis products are tied to increased risks of addiction and psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. Global cannabis potency has surged, paralleling rising treatment rates for cannabis-related health …
Study Shows Marijuana Use Linked to Lower Obesity Rates, But More Research Needed to Confirm Weight-Loss Benefits
As marijuana use becomes common in many states in the US, researchers are looking into its effects on health factors such as weight and obesity. A recent study (2016–2022) …
Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Cannabis Use Disorder in People with Schizophrenia
There is currently no treatment for fighting cannabis use disorder (CUD) in patients with schizophrenia. But that may soon change as a new study suggests that repetitive transcranial magnetic …Researchers Discover a New Therapeutic Target to Treat Drug Addiction
When someone is addicted to one or more drugs, their only obsession is to get their next fix, regardless of the consequences. Currently, no drug treatment with real long-term …