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Pot and Pop: New Research Finds Stronger Link Between Music and Marijuana Use Among Teens
December 22, 2009 — Teens who frequently listen to music that contains references to marijuana are more likely to use the drug than their counterparts with less exposure to such lyrics, according to a new ... > full story -
Daily Pot Smoking May Hasten Onset of Psychosis
December 20, 2009 — Progression to daily marijuana use in adolescence may hasten the onset of symptoms leading up to psychosis, a new study ... > full story -
Use and Misuse of Alcohol and Marijuana Can Be Traced to Common Set of Genes
December 19, 2009 — Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. Roughly eight to 12 percent of marijuana users are considered "dependent" and, just like alcohol, the severity of symptoms ... > full story -
Cannabis Damages Young Brains More Than Originally Thought, Study Finds
December 17, 2009 — The damaging effects of the illicit drug Cannabis on young brains are worse than originally thought, according to a psychiatric researcher. A new study suggests that daily consumption of cannabis in ... > full story -
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Study Confirms That Cannabis Is Beneficial for Multiple Sclerosis
December 3, 2009 — Cannabis can reduce spasticity in multiple sclerosis patients. A systematic review found that five out six randomized controlled trials reported a reduction in spasticity and an improvement in ... > full story -
Is Cannabis the Answer to Booze Britain's Problems?
November 30, 2009 — Substituting cannabis in place of more harmful drugs may be a winning strategy in the fight against substance misuse. New research features a poll of 350 cannabis users, finding that 40 percent used ... > full story -
The Straight Dope: Studies Link Parental Monitoring With Decreased Teen Marijuana Usage
November 16, 2009 — Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug by adolescents, with almost 42 percent of high school seniors admitting to having experimented with it. Many studies have focused on parents as being ... > full story -
Use Of Cannabinoids Could Help Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Patients
November 4, 2009 — Use of cannabinoids (marijuana) could assist in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder patients, according to a new ... > full story -
Minimal Relationship Between Cannabis And Schizophrenia Or Psychosis, Suggested By New Study
October 22, 2009 — Last year the UK government reclassified cannabis from a class C to a class B drug, partly out of concerns that cannabis, especially the more potent varieties, may increase the risk of schizophrenia ... > full story -
Teen Attitudes Toward Smoking Linked To Likelihood Of Drinking And Using Drugs
September 30, 2009 — New research looks at the specific ways parents and peers influence teenagers to smoke, drink and use marijuana in ... > full story
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