First episode non-affective psychosis means a first psychotic episode (such as seeing or hearing something that isn’t there) that is not related to moods or emotions. This occurs in about 100,000 people annually in the US. A total of 390 patients with the above diagnosis were evaluated at baseline and again after initiating 3 years […]
Month: June 2022
Marijuana Use In Active Athletes
1,161 athletes completed an anonymous survey regarding cannabis (marijuana) use and behaviors related to subjective benefits. Data on CBD and marijuana use was acknowledged by and compiled from 301 (26%) of those completing the survey. Most of them were male and 40 years of age or older. About 63% of the cannabis users exercised 5-7 […]
Marijuana To Relieve Pain And Promote Sleep
Medical cannabis (marijuana) users frequently use it to reduce pain and prescription use. What are some motivators for those who consume under the legally renewed adult use or “recreational” option? Between August and October of 2016, 1000 non-medical cannabis users who voluntarily participated in a survey at two Colorado dispensaries provided some insights. 65% reported […]
Marijuana With Your Intimate Partner
Some studies in the past have reported that cannabis (marijuana) use can lead to unwanted outcomes in a relationship, but some newer findings point to a potentially different picture, indicating that under certain circumstances cannabis use can increase the likelihood of positive relationship outcomes. In this study, 183 heterosexual couples between 18-30 years of age […]