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IASIC Speaker Series PresentsCannabis Edibles and Pediatric Toxicity

The International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (IASIC) is excited to present the IASIC Speaker Series. Presented free of charge, this ongoing educational seminar series will focus on the science, data and peer-reviewed research surrounding marijuana and will be led by international medical experts. This non-partisan and non-political series is continually developed,

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Association between cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia stronger in young males than in females

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 May 2023 Carsten Hjorthøj[, Wilson Compton, Marie Starzer, Dorte Nordholm ,Emily Einstein, Annette Erlangsen, Merete Nordentoft ,Nora D. Volkow and Beth Han Abstract Background Previous research suggests an increase in schizophrenia population attributable risk fraction (PARF) for cannabis use disorder (CUD). However, sex and age variations in CUD and schizophrenia

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The association between reasons for first using cannabis, the later pattern of use, and risk of First-Episode psychosis: the Eu-gei cases control study

Edoardo Spinazzola1,* , Diego Quattrone2,3,4,* , Victoria Rodriguez1, Giulia Trotta2 , Luis Alameda1,5,6 , Giada Tripoli1,7 ,Charlotte Gayer-Anderson8 , Tom P Freeman9,10, Emma C Johnson11, Hannah E Jongsma12, Simona Stilo1,13, Caterina La Cascia7, Laura Ferraro7, Daniele La Barbera7, Antonio Lasalvia14, Sarah Tosato14, Ilaria Tarricone15, Giuseppe D’Andrea15, Michela Galatolo15, Andrea Tortelli16,17,Ilaria Tagliabue18,19, Marco Turco18, Maurizio Pompili20,

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Young men at highest risk of schizophrenia linked with cannabis use disorder

NIH study highlights the need to proactively screen for, prevent, and treat cannabis use disorder, especially among young people May 4, 2023 ©Getty Images/Nikola Stojadinovic Young men with cannabis (marijuana) use disorder have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, according to a study led by researchers at the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of

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IASIC Speaker Series Presents Motivational Interviewing for Families

The International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (IASIC) is excited to present the IASIC Speaker Series. Presented free of charge, this ongoing educational seminar series will focus on the science, data and peer-reviewed research surrounding marijuana and will be led by international medical experts. This non-partisan and non-political series is continually developed,

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IASIC Speaker Series Presents Avoiding Pot Holes: Navigating the Cautionary Trail of Cannabis

The International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (IASIC) is excited to present the IASIC Speaker Series. Presented free of charge, this ongoing educational seminar series will focus on the science, data and peer-reviewed research surrounding marijuana and will be led by international medical experts. This non-partisan and non-political series is continually developed,

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IASIC 2022 Annual Report

The IASIC board of directors would like to thank our Expert Physician Council, Expert Affiliate Council and Donors for your support in creating IASIC and contributing to a successful first year. We could not have achieved what we did without you. A heartful thank you to all of you as we reflect on 2022 and share

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Balancing risks and benefits of cannabis use: umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials and observational studies

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IASIC Speaker Series Presents: Case Report on Cannabis-Induced Acute Encephalopathy in Elderly After Taking CBD

The International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (IASIC) is excited to present the IASIC Speaker Series. Presented free of charge, this ongoing educational seminar series will focus on the science, data and peer-reviewed research surrounding marijuana and will be led by international medical experts. This non-partisan and non-political series is continually developed,

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