Cannabidiol-derived cannabinoids: the unregulated designer drug market following the 2018 Farm Bill - Zawatsky CN, Mills-Huffnagle S, Augusto CM, Vrana KE, Nyland JE.
Background
In this review, we summarize current scientific knowledge on psychoactive cannabinoids synthesized from cannabidiol (CBD) and sold in the semi-legal market established in response to the passage of the US Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, co... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Medicinal use of different cannabis strains: results from a large prospective survey in Germany - Szejko N, Becher E, Heimann F, Grotenhermen F, M üller-Vahl KR.
In this study, the effectiveness of different MC strains was compared depending on the ... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Racial microaggressions mediate the association between posttraumatic stress and alcohol use among women of color experiencing intimate partner violence - Goldstein SC, Forkus SR, Fenn NQ, Thomas ED, Suazo NC, Weiss NH.
OBJECTIVE: Women of Color (WoC) experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) have elevated rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use and related harm (e.g., increased alcohol use and negative consequences). This secondary data analysis ... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Role of postmortem toxicology in drowning investigations - Ojanper ä I, Kriikku P.
Drowning is the third most common cause of unintentional injury death worldwide. In forensic medicine, drowning refers to an event in which the victim dies due to liquid penetrating into the airways or due to submersion in a liquid. Medico-legal examinatio... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Alcohol-fueled hospital visits are spiking among middle-aged women, study says: ‘We simply just don’t know what’s causing this’
Alcohol-related health complications soared among middle-aged women during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study that calls for heightened attention to alcohol use disorder risk factors in this subset of the U.S. population. From April 2020 through September 2021,…#healthforum #ald #bryantshuey #aud #shuey #medicareadvantage #nonebombshell #cdc #fortunecom (Source: Reuters: Health)
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One in four cases of breast cancer 'are preventable': Major reports concludes thousands of women could be spared from disease by drinking less alcohol and breastfeeding more
While 'tremendous advances' in research and treatments have slashed death rates, bold policy actions are now needed to promote better lifestyles, according to research by the Lancet Commission. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Organovo's Drug Significantly Reduces Liver Fat in NASH Study Organovo's Drug Significantly Reduces Liver Fat in NASH Study
Organovo Holdings ' experimental drug reduced liver fat by as much as 22.8% in a mid-stage study of some patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), fueling optimism...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - April 15, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Vape shops should be licenced like alcohol outlets to tackle child nicotine addiction, MPs say
Shops selling vapes must be licensed like alcohol outlets to stem the epidemic of child nicotine addiction, MPs will demand this week. (Stock Image) (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
"He stole my meds to get high:" the mental health and well-being of women abused by intimate partners and their disability status - Tutty LM, Nixon K.
While population-based research confirms that women with disabilities abused by their intimate partners experience significant mental health issues, few studies compare this in intimate partner violence (IPV)-specific samples of women with or without disab... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
An exploration of geographic access to substance use treatment programs and violence against women - St Vil NM, Haley DF, Montgomery B, Williams M, Watson L, Zhang S, Wingood GM.
Violence against women (VAW) is a significant public health and human rights issue, with an estimated 736 million women globally experiencing VAW. Consistent evidence demonstrates that substance use is associated with VAW and that participation in substanc... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Binge drinking associated with mean temperature: a cross-sectional study among Mexican adults living in cities - Carnalla M, L ópez-Olmedo N, Ramírez-Toscano Y, Cárdenas-Cárdenas LM, Canto-Osorio F, Rengifo-Reina H, Barrera-Núñez D, Quiroz-Reyes JA, Colchero MA, Barrientos-Gutierrez T.
BACKGROUND: The association between environmental temperature and alcohol consumption has not been widely explored despite the potential that increasing temperatures could promote the consumption of alcoholic beverages and the alcohol-related burden of dis... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Cannabis and driving before and after New York's legalization of cannabis - Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research.
OVERVIEW
➢ According to NSDUH 2018-2019, driving under the influence of cannabis was three times more prevalent than driving under the influence of alcohol without the presence of drugs in New York.
➢ Only a small proportion of arrested impaired driv... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Characteristics of drug poisonings seen in the emergency department of an urban hospital - Bell M, Holbrook A, Wallace C, Hanel E, Rigg K.
BACKGROUND: Drug poisoning, either intentional or non-intentional, is a frequent diagnosis in the emergency department (ED), necessitating patient management from multiple services. OBJECTIVE: To describe the drug poisonings seen in the ED of a lar... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Core curriculum elements on substance use disorder for early academic career medical and health professions education programs - U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration..
Government estimates indicate the nation's behavioral health workforce, including those who treat patients with substance use disorders (SUD), will continue to experience staffing shortages and that it is imperative to address future workforce needs for se... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Criminal behavior in alcohol-related dementia and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome: a nationwide register study - Palm A, Talaslahti T, Vataja R, Ginters M, Kautiainen H, Elonheimo H, Suvisaari J, Lindberg N, Koponen H.
BACKGROUND: Chronic heavy alcohol use may lead to permanent brain damage, cognitive impairment, and dementia. While the link between alcohol use and crime is strong, virtually no research exists on the criminal behavior of patients with the alcohol-related... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
