Medical
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Can smoking weed lead to a stroke?
Rationale: There has been a 70% rise in the risk of having a stroke for all ages in the last 30 years. A large portion of the increase is thought…
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Association between cannabis use and maternal outcomes
Rationale: In 2016, about 7% of US women reported using cannabis during pregnancy, and since widespread legalization, odds are this percentage has increased. The chemicals in cannabis readily cross the…
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High-intensity exercise and cannabis cravings
Rationale: Cannabis is widely used, with about 10–30% of regular users develop cannabis use disorder (CUD), a condition associated with problems involving memory, mood, anxiety, and motivation. Research has also…
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Doctor-recommended cannabis use in the era of legalization
Rationale: 40 U.S. states have made cannabis medically legal, in 24 of which it is recreationally legal. California was one of the first states to do both. Scientists wanted to…
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Are there medications to help stop smoking weed?
Rationale: Cannabis dependence is a growing public health concern as there is currently no effective pharmacotherapy. There are some psychotherapies available, but many participants do not achieve abstinence. Dronabinol is…
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Is CBD an effective treatment for insomnia?
Rationale: People report that cannabis helps with sleep; therefore, more people are using cannabis for medical conditions, such as insomnia. (de Bode et. al 2025). Insomnia is characterized by persistent…
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What are the links between cannabis use and stroke?
Rationale: As cannabis legalization increases globally, understanding its impact on stroke risk is critical. Cannabis usage is believed to link to increased stroke due to impact on orthostatic tension (a…
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Is cannabis use making depression and suicidal thoughts worse in teens?
Rationale: Our brains undergo a crucial stage of development during adolescence. Major depressive disorder and suicide are especially common during this time. Evidence shows that cannabis use is twice as…
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Cannabis impacts on female fertility
Rationale: THC products are easier to get and stronger than ever before, which raises concerns for human health, importantly reproductive health (Duveal 2025). Female babies in utero have a finite…
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Does cannabis use increase head and neck cancer risk?
Rationale: Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) is the 6th most frequent cancer type worldwide. Tobacco consumption is a risk factor for the development of HNC (Jethwa, 2017). The cancer-inducing chemicals…