Trouble sleeping

Long-Term Cannabis Use Linked to Sleep and Memory Issues

Long-term cannabis users experience more sleep problems, which are associated with poorer visuospatial memory performance.

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Vaping Damages Young People’s Lungs as Much as Smoking, Study Suggests

Vaping damages young people’s lungs as much as smoking, according to research that has prompted fresh debate over the health risks of e-cigarettes.

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Daily Marijuana Use Up Since Colorado Legalized the Possession of Marijuana

The Monitoring the Future national survey results on substance use highlights the trend in the 30-day prevalence of daily marijuana use from 2013 to 2023.

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Missouri Marijuana Poison Control Calls for Children Under 5 Skyrocket by 2300% Over 6 Years

This trend is being exacerbated by the emergence of child-friendly products and packaging.

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Gallup Finds a Majority of Americans Now Think Marijuana Has a Negative Effect on Society and Users

A recent poll, conducted by Gallup, found that there has been a shift in public opinion regarding marijuana.

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Texas Man Hides Fentanyl in Child's Toy, Faces Nearly a Decade in Prison

Jorge Miguel Arteaga Medina, 23, was sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl, with the drugs hidden in his child’s stuffed bear.

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Daily Marijuana Use Linked to Increased Risk of Deadly Head and Neck Cancers, Study Finds

Using marijuana daily for years may raise the overall risk of head and neck cancers three- to five-fold, according to a new study that analyzed millions of medical records.

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Social Media Took My Daughter From Me. As a Parent, I'm Fighting Back | Opinion

With TikTok owner being pressured to sell U.S. business, we can create a new vision for the internet. That is why I'm supporting the 'People's Bid for TikTok' – and other parents should do the same.

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Marijuana and Ecstasy Found Inside Buc-ee's Plush Toys During Traffic Stop in Texas

A Texas deputy found multiple drugs inside a stuffed animal during a recent traffic stop for an infraction.

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Meta Has Collected Money and Shown Ads for Drugs on Facebook, Instagram - WSJ

Meta has been running ads on Facebook and Instagram that take users to online marketplaces for illegal drugs and has continued to collect revenue from such ads that violate policies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.