Marijuana is known to have been used for medicinal and recreational purposes for thousands of years. Although marijuana has some diverse effects on cardiovascular system, there is insufficient knowledge concerning acute myocardial infarction (AMI) associated with marijuana and its underlying mechanism. We report the case of a 26 year-old young man suffering from ST-elevated AMI caused by mariju...

Abstract Since 1996, 39 of the 50 US states have enacted medical cannabis laws (MCL) and since 2012, 21 Washington D.C. (DC) recreational (RCL). Many individuals can use without harm, legalization helps achieve social justice financial aims. However, 20%-33% users develop disorder (CUD), which is associated with impaired functioning, psychosocial, physical psychiatric problems. Despite these ri...

Although possession and use of marijuana is prohibited by federal law, legalization in four states (Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington) and allowance for palliation and therapy in 19 others may reposition the drug away from the fringes of society. This evolving legal environment, and growing scientific evidence of its effectiveness for select health conditions, requires assessment of the ...

Abstract Objective The safety of the United States donor blood supply has been questioned in context recreational marijuana legalization Colorado and other states nationwide. It is unclear whether cannabis use by donors presents a danger to recipients, either through direct toxicity or socioeconomic ramifications. Our objectives are both determine if active metabolite tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine how reasons for substance use at age 18 relate to alcohol and marijuana use at ages 18 and 35 and to symptoms of alcohol use disorder and marijuana use disorder at age 35. METHOD Bivariate correlation and multivariate regression analyses were conducted to examine the prediction of substance use and misuse by social/recreational, coping with negat...

Editor's Note: Studies that have tied cannabis use to schizophrenia in the developing brain are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to marijuana. Are different strains and synthetic cannabinoids especially dangerous? Are we doing enough to educate young people on the risks? Does marijuana use lower IQ? Where is the line between medical marijuana and recreational use? Our author, a noted B...