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Prolonged Atrial Fibrillation Precipitated by New-Onset Seizures and Marijuana Abuse

Pediatrics, 2014
We report a case of prolonged atrial fibrillation (AF) precipitated by new-onset generalized tonic–clonic convulsions and marijuana abuse in a developmentally normal 18-year-old adolescent with a structurally normal heart.
Dinesh Singh, Margaret Huntwork, V. Shetty, G. Sequeira, O. Akingbola   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Marijuana use motives mediate the association between experiences of childhood abuse and marijuana use outcomes among emerging adults.

Addictive Behaviours, 2019
INTRODUCTION Experiences of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and childhood physical abuse (CPA) are associated with poor mental health outcomes including substance use in subsequent years.
Lidia Z. Meshesha, A. Abrantes, B. Anderson, Claire E. Blevins, C. Caviness, M. Stein   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Older marijuana users in substance abuse treatment: Treatment settings for marijuana-only versus polysubstance use admissions.

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 2019
OBJECTIVE Growing numbers of older adult marijuana users make understanding the marijuana-related treatment needs and treatment-related characteristics of this age group increasingly important.
N. Choi, D. DiNitto
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Reviewing Adolescent Marijuana Abuse

Social Work, 1984
T. Smith
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Differences in regional brain metabolism associated with marijuana abuse in methamphetamine abusers

Synapse, 2005
Bradley, Voytek, Steven M, Berman, B Daniel, Hassid, Sara L, Simon, Mark A, Mandelkern, Arthur L, Brody, John, Monterosso, Walter, Ling, Edythe D, London   +8 more
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Family Transmission of Marijuana Use, Abuse, and Dependence

Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2003
To examine the familial aggregation of marijuana use, abuse, and dependence.Adolescents recruited from residential and day treatment programs for youths with conduct and substance problems, matched controls, and all available family members were interviewed with structured research instruments.
Christian J, Hopfer, Michael C, Stallings, John K, Hewitt, Thomas J, Crowley   +3 more
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Perspectives on Marijuana use and Abuse and Recommendations for Preventing Abuse

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 1981
Survey research on levels of use and attitudes toward marijuana by youth indicate a consistently favorable attitude toward occasional, moderate use. Use of marijuana is contrasted with the use of alcohol and tobacco by youth. Research findings re the dangers of marijuana use are summarized.
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Marijuana Use and Abuse in Adolescence

2016
This chapter reviews the extant literature surrounding adolescent marijuana use and abuse. Other than alcohol, marijuana is the most prevalent psychoactive substance used by adolescents. While recent progress has been made in understanding and identifying risk and protective factors of adolescent marijuana use, as well as short and longer term outcomes
Dana M. Litt, Jason R. Kilmer, Susan F. Tapert, Christine M. Lee   +3 more
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Commentary on Marijuana abuse

, 2021
Sampaolo Limone
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Marijuana: Costs of Abuse, Costs of Control

Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 1990
Introduction: The Issue and the Argument The Marijuana Problem The Marijuana Consumption Problem The Marijuana Market Problem and the Role of Enforcement Marijuana Consumption Levels: 1986 Summary: The Goals of Marijuana Policy Choosing a Marijuana Policy Four Theories of Drug Enforcement Effectiveness Supply and Enforcement: 1982 The Dynamics of ...
John G. Haaga, Mark A. R. Kleiman
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