Cannabis use and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease outcomes: A meta-analysis of multinational cohort data.
While an association between cannabis use and the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) has been reported numerous times, it remains inconclusive as to whether this link is causal in […]
Cannabis use in Crohn’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
This meta-analysis aims to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of cannabis in the management of Crohn’s disease (CD) by synthesizing evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs). By adhering to […]
Clinician’s perceptions and experiences with tobacco treatment in people who use cannabis: a qualitative study.
Global demand for the treatment of cannabis use disorder has increased significantly, prompting a need to understand effective strategies for addressing concurrent cannabis and tobacco use. This study focuses on […]
The comparative effectiveness of medicinal cannabis for chronic pain versus prescription medication treatment.
Reviews of the effectiveness of medicinal cannabis for chronic pain vary in their conclusions. IASP has identified that a key missing evidence in this debate is data from observational cohort […]
Trends in substance use-related emergency department visits by youth, 2018-2023.
We aimed to examine trends in substance use-related emergency department (ED) visits for youth from 2018 to 2023, compare the patient characteristics, types of substance involved, and ED disposition for […]
Breast cancer screening among individuals with a substance use disorder: a retrospective cohort study.
There is limited evidence about whether a substance use disorder (SUD) is a barrier to breast cancer screening. Because SUDs are highly prevalent in the USA, it is important to […]
Illicit stimulants and ventricular arrhythmias: a longitudinal cohort study.
Ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation underlie many sudden cardiac deaths, but common lifestyle factors that predict their occurrence are poorly understood. This study aimed to assess the association between methamphetamine […]
Getting “The whole picture”: A review of international research on the outcomes of regulated cannabis supply.
Several jurisdictions have pursued reforms that regulate cannabis production and/or sale for adult (non-medical) use. Looking at outcomes of such reforms across multiple jurisdictions may help to identify outcomes that […]
Strong increase in the number of intoxications involving psychoactive drugs among adolescents reported to the Dutch Poisons Information Center from 2014-2023.
The use of psychoactive drugs has been increasing worldwide, with adolescents and young adults accounting for a large share of people who use drugs. To date, there is limited information […]
Socioeconomic differences in discharge against medical advice and hospital admission among emergency department visits associated with substance use in the United States.
Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) and inpatient admission (IA) among emergency department (ED) visits are two important outcomes in hospital utilization, while the first one has been mainly considered a […]
Neurophysiological and visual effects of cannabis, nicotine, and e-cigarettes on patients with TBI: a literature review.
The purpose of this literature review was to assess and evaluate the neurophysiological and visual effects of cannabis, nicotine, and e-cigarettes on patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). In this […]
Presentations to United States emergency departments for gastroparesis, cyclic vomiting, and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome from 2016 to 2024.
Gastroparesis (GP), cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) are chronic disorders of gut-brain motility. Though GP, CVS, and CHS are relatively common, recent, large scale data on […]
Alcohol and drug use and attainment of pregnancy preferences in the southwestern United States: A longitudinal cohort study.
Addressing design and measurement limitations of prior studies, we examined whether individuals who use alcohol or drugs are less likely to attain their pregnancy preferences over one year. Longitudinal cohort […]
Adverse childhood experiences, resilience, and substance use during early pregnancy.
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common risk factors for unhealthy behaviors and poor health outcomes throughout the life course, but their relationship with prenatal substance use is understudied. This retrospective […]
Hexahydrocannabinol and Hexahydrocannabiphorol Poisonings: Data From the Czech Toxicology Information Centre and Effects of Legislative Changes.
Hexahydrocannabinol, a hydrogenated derivative of cannabinol, first came to the Czech Toxicological Information Centre (TIC) following reports of poisonings in May 2022. We conducted a retrospective observational study examining self-reported […]
Restrictive measures and course of behavioral outcomes in representative adult Greek population during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results on functioning, coping, alcohol/substance abuse, smoking, gambling, pro-social activities and domestic violence from the largest multi-wave COVID-19 online national survey in Greece (COH-FIT).
Greece encountered unique COVID-19-pandemic-related challenges, shaped by the country’s previous deleterious economic context, an already strained healthcare system and possibly one of Europe’s earliest, longest and most stringent restrictive protocols. […]
The impact of socioeconomic factors on the incidence and characteristics of first-episode psychosis.
The environment shapes the risk of psychosis. In particular, urbanicity, deprivation or inequality, migrant density and cannabis availability may not only influence psychosis incidence, but also the characteristics of individuals […]
Association of preconception cannabis use frequency with cannabis use during early pregnancy.
Cannabis use during pregnancy is increasingly common and is associated with adverse health outcomes for pregnant individuals and their offspring. Identifying preconception factors that are associated with prenatal cannabis use […]