Marijuana

A recent study conducted by Oregon State University found that college students in Oregon have been increasing their marijuana usage ever since it was legalized for recreational use. Interestingly, the students increasing their marijuana use have also reported recently, heavy alcohol use. Learn more here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170614160510.htm If you are struggling with substance use of any…

A study of upper middle class youth suggests that this particular population has a higher than normal frequency of alcohol and drug use when tracked throughout the college years. In addition, researchers found that when parents established repercussions for substance use, the frequency of drunkenness, marijuana, and stimulant use decreased in adulthood. Adolescent drug and…

Canadian researchers have found that high school students who used alcohol or marijuana were less likely to achieve academic success, as determined by class attendance, assignment completion, grade point average, and motivation. Longitudinal data indicated that those students who stopped using or decreased frequency of use were more likely to pursue higher education. If you…

A study conducted using US national survey data shows that the risk of cannabis use disorders increased at a significantly greater rate in states that passed medical marijuana laws. This suggests that voters and legislators alike should consider the possible adverse consequences of cannabis use when considering the appropriateness of related health care laws. Read…

A study released in December 2016 by the Canadian Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation suggests that the younger you start using marijuana, the more likely you are to develop a lifelong habit and diminished physical and mental health. In particular, the worst effects come about if the first use is below age 15. …

According to a recent study set to be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 66th Annual Scientific Session, marijuana use may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Cannabis receptors are present on heart muscle cells involved with contractility, or squeezing ability, which suggests one potential mechanism by which marijuana…

The Research Society on Alcoholism suggests that marijuana use increases the likelihood of transitioning from the early stages of drinking to a full-blown alcohol use disorder. If you or a loved one are struggling with alcohol or marijuana use, please contact us today at 504-510-2331 Read more here

Cannabis is one of the most commonly used recreational drugs, with about 22.2 million users in the United States. Although a seemingly small percentage (7%-9%) of users develop a dependency, the total number of people needing treatment is significant at between 1.5 and 2 million people. Marijuana is designated a Schedule I drug, meaning that…

Urine drug screening tests are often performed in clinical settings to determine whether or not an individual has taken drugs recently and still has them in their system. These tests use specific antibodies to capture and detect drug breakdown products that are secreted out of the body during urination. A different type of urine screening…

K-2, which has been around in the United States since 2008, is becoming more and more popular in recent years and has been linked to multiple drug poisoning outbreaks. If you know someone who is young and adventurous with drugs, you may need to be concerned about K-2. This product is sold in small packets…