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, …
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 …
Those Who Start Smoking Cannabis before the Age of 16 Twice as Likely to Experience Unemployment in Adulthood
Of the 17.1 million young Europeans who used cannabis, 40 percent were French, aged 15 to 24, according to a study by the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and …
Smoking Marijuana Is Bad for the Heart According to the American Heart Association
Marijuana and heart health are not compatible. “The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that substances such as cannabis products should not be smoked or vaped because of the potential …