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Organs from Cannabis Consumers Don’t Pose Risks of Infection
Cannabis consumers' organs are often ineligible for transplant, but new evidence states that there’s no significant risk for transplant patients.
Study: Higher Dose of Naloxone Didn’t Save More Lives
Four-milligram naloxone works just fine, compared to the eight-milligram version.
Smoking Surpasses Injection as Leading Ingestion Method in Overdose Deaths
A recent CDC study has shown that more people appear to be smoking fentanyl than injecting it, and it’s killing them.
‘Grim Reefer’ AZ Weed Recalled Due to Mold Contamination
Batches of cannabis potentially containing dangerous levels of aspergillus mold have been recalled in the state of Arizona - for the tenth such time this year.
Cannabis Companies, Breast Cancer Organizations Join Forces for Breast Cancer Awareness
Cannabis companies are working to help support breast cancer patients and research through limited-time promotions.
Cannabeginners: What Are Synthetic Cannabinoids?
Some are legal, some are dangerous—learn the difference.
Rainbow Fentanyl Scourge is Targeting ‘Kids and Young Adults,’ DEA Warns
An announcement from the Drug Enforcement Administration warns of rainbow fentanyl, which was found in at least 18 states.
New Study Shows Evidence That Low-Dose THC Could Help Treat Veteran PTSD
New research has found further evidence that cannabis, specifically THC in low doses, can be an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
U.S. Overdose Deaths Total Record 107,000 Last Year
Deaths caused by drug overdoses spiked to more than 107,000 in 2021, a year marked by the continuation of the coronavirus pandemic and a rise in fatal overdoses linked to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl.
Heroin Epidemic Pushing Up Hepatitis C Infections in U.S.
NEW YORK (AP) — The heroin epidemic is driving up hepatitis C infections, with the biggest increase in…