A 34-year-old man developed symptoms of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a rare form of early-onset dementia, after using cannabis for two years. This case highlights the potential risks of long-term cannabis use on brain health, especially for vulnerable individuals. Key Facts: The 34-year-old man used cannabis for two years before experiencing personality changes and behavioral symptoms …
Cannabis use is associated with neurological and psychiatric side effects, but the risks of highly potent forms like “moon rocks” are not fully characterized. This case report describes psychosis and new-onset seizures in a 20-year-old following the first-time use of this THC-concentrated preparation. Key Facts: Moon rock cannabis contains high levels of THC, which acts …
Recent research suggests that using marijuana may lead to higher exposure to toxic metals like cadmium and lead. Key findings: Exclusive marijuana users had 22% higher blood cadmium and 27% higher blood lead levels compared to non-users. Individuals who smoked marijuana within the past week (7 days) had the highest levels of cadmium and lead …
Marijuana (Cannabis) is widely regarded throughout the world as the most commonly used recreational drug. As of 2015, it is estimated that nearly 50% of residents in the United States population have ingested marijuana at some point throughout their lives. Within just the past several years, recreational marijuana usage has steadily increased. This increase is …
Psychosis is a condition that is commonly associated with the mental illness schizophrenia. It is defined as a detachment from reality and hallmark symptoms include delusions (beliefs that aren’t based in reality) and hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling stimuli that aren’t real). Those with psychosis are usually admitted to a psychiatric ward and/or hospital and …
The least addictive drugs are ones that provide the user with minimal or no pleasure, and have low ratings of psychological and physical dependence. If we wanted to get technical, we could say that something simple like Tylenol is the least addictive drug and list various antibiotics. I’m sure there are plenty of prescription drugs …
The majority of people that smoke marijuana at some time come to wonder whether there could be any detrimental effects as a result of their habit. One of the most common questions people have is can marijuana cause schizophrenia? Much of the newer research suggests that cannabis can have a schizophrenia-like affect on the brain …