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Attitudes Toward Cannabis Use During Labor in the United States
Objective: Little is known about women's attitudes toward cannabis use during labor. We aim to address this gap by (1) reporting on attitudes toward cannabis use during labor, including cannabis use during most recent childbirth; and (2) examining the ...
Brooke A. Chernek, Kara R. Skelton
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Prevalence and self-reported reasons of cannabis use for medical purposes in USA and Canada
Rationale There has been increasing attention on cannabis use for medical purposes, but there is currently a lack of data on its epidemiology. Objectives To examine the epidemiology of self-reported cannabis use for medical purposes by (1) estimating its
J. Leung +5 more
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Cannabis Decriminalization and the Age of Onset of Cannabis Use [PDF]
In the Czech Republic in 2010 a law was introduced decriminalizing personal possession of small quantities of several illicit drugs, including cannabis.We use 2012 survey data to examine the effect of a change in cannabis policy on the age of onset of cannabis use. We estimate the effect of the policy change using a mixed proportional hazards framework
Jakub Červený +3 more
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BACKGROUND Cannabis use is common, especially among young people, and is associated with risks for various health harms. Some jurisdictions have recently moved to legalization/regulation pursuing public health goals.
B. Fischer +10 more
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Background Cannabis is one of the most widely used substances worldwide. Heavy use is associated with an increased risk of cannabis use disorders, psychotic disorders, acute cognitive impairment, traffic injuries, respiratory problems, worse pregnancy ...
J. Manthey +4 more
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Therapeutic use of cannabis in the US
Abstract: NPs are likely to encounter patients using cannabis with therapeutic intent, with or without legal authorization. During the clinical history and assessment process, NPs need to engage in frank discussion about cannabis therapeutics, including the risks and benefits, evidence for use, dosing considerations, potential drug ...
Klein, Tracy A., Clark, Carey S.
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Key Points Question What are the sociodemographic characteristics of adults who engage in high-frequency cannabis use? Findings In this survey study including 387 157 US adults residing in 21 states conducted in 2016 through 2019, young, male, Black, and
A. Jeffers +3 more
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Predicting Self-Medication with Cannabis in Young Adults with Hazardous Cannabis Use
Using cannabis to reduce psychological and physical distress, referred to as self-medication, is a significant risk factor for cannabis use disorder. To better understand this high-risk behavior, a sample of 290 young adults (ages 18–25; 45.6% female ...
Dorothy Wallis +10 more
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Association of Cannabis Use During Adolescence With Neurodevelopment
Key Points Question To what extent is cannabis use associated with magnetic resonance imaging–measured cerebral cortical thickness development during adolescence?
Matthew D. Albaugh +38 more
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Purpose of Review Heavy and prolonged use of cannabis is associated with several adverse health, legal, and social consequences. Although cannabis use impacts all US racial/ethnic groups, studies have revealed racial/ethnic disparities in the initiation,
L. Montgomery +2 more
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