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Cannabis Use during Pregnancy: Pharmacokinetics and Effects on Child Development.

Grant KS1, Petroff R2, Isoherranen N3, Stella N4, Burbacher TM5. Abstract The broad-based legalization of cannabis use has created a strong need to understand its impact on human health and behavior. The risks that may be associated with cannabis use, particularly for sensitive subgroups such as pregnant women, are… Read More »Cannabis Use during Pregnancy: Pharmacokinetics and Effects on Child Development.

Impact of cannabis on the neurocognitive performance of Jamaican adolescents

Impact of cannabis on the neurocognitive performance of Jamaican adolescentsConclusion: Findings support the fact that cannabis use impairs learning, attention and memory. These results support the need for public health policies aimed at targeting early prevention strategies, demand reduction and the identification and treatment of… Read More »Impact of cannabis on the neurocognitive performance of Jamaican adolescents

The Pain Reliever and Heroin Epidemic in the United States: Shifting Winds in the Perfect Storm

Jane Carlisle Maxwell , PhD Pages 127-140 | Accepted author version posted online: 24 Jun 2015, Published online: 24 Jun 2015 AbstractAims: The abuse of prescription pain relievers and/or heroin is a significant public health concern. This article identifies the changes in this epidemic and… Read More »The Pain Reliever and Heroin Epidemic in the United States: Shifting Winds in the Perfect Storm