(The Conversation) – In stark contrast to the overblown fears portrayed during decades past, these days, most people think cannabis is relatively harmless. While weed is indeed less dangerous ...

People who frequently use cannabis have reduced brain activity when completing tasks that require them to use their working ...

The largest study yet into the effects of cannabis on the brains of 18- to 36-year-olds has found that the drug can reduce ...

Along with this increase, there has been a jump both in ER visits by people of all age groups who have inadvertently taken ...

Participants reported using cannabis to alleviate withdrawal symptoms, as well as to manage cravings and anxiety during the post-withdrawal period. Opioid overdose mortality has surged in recent ...

A new study suggests that heavy cannabis use may impair working memory, even after someone has stopped using it.

A new study has revealed how both recent and lifetime cannabis use can affect cognitive function and working memory.

Medical and recreational cannabis use is now legal in many parts of the world, but questions remain about its effect on ...

If a person feels they cannot stop using cannabis, their qualified healthcare professional may offer additional medications or treatments to ease withdrawal and addiction. This article examines ...