Tag Archives: Cannabis

Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Associated with Psychopathology in Older Children

Despite decreasing rates of alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy, the use of cannabis use during pregnancy is on the rise.  According to data collected from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the use of cannabis in pregnant women aged 18 to 44 years rose from 2.37% in 2002 to 3.85% in 2014… Read More: Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Associated with Psychopathology in Older Children »

What You Should Know About Using Cannabis, Including CBD, When Pregnant or Breastfeeding

October 16, 2019 — Cannabis and Cannabis-derived products have become increasingly available in recent years, with new and different types of products appearing all the time. These products raise questions and concerns for many consumers. And if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you might have even more questions about whether these products are safe for… Read More: What You Should Know About Using Cannabis, Including CBD, When… »

Medical cannabis is gaining momentum in Asia

Hemp plants are grown for medical research purposes in Chiang Mai province, Thailand. Taylor Weidman | Bloomberg | Getty Images With Thailand’s legalization of medical cannabis in February, some experts predict that other Southeast Asian countries may move to decriminalize the plant. If that happens, it could prove a significant opportunity for investors interested in… Read More: Medical cannabis is gaining momentum in Asia »

Women are being ‘let down’ by research on cannabis

Women are being ‘let down’ by research on cannabis ‘because scientists only care about the drug’s effects on men’ Experts reviewed years of scientific literature behind cannabis and psychosis They claimed ‘we are still not in a position to say the drug causes the condition’ And the pair of researchers uncovered a ‘gender bias’ throughout… Read More: Women are being ‘let down’ by research on cannabis »