The cannabis market collapse is grabbing headlines across Colorado and California, places once heralded as pioneers of the “green rush.” Legal pot failure, along with the persistent California pot black market, has left communities grappling with broken promises and tough realities. This blog takes a closer look at what went wrong, focusing on the story...
Cannabis policies in the U.S. have seen a dramatic shift over the past few decades. Most states now allow some form of legal cannabis use, even though federal law still prohibits it. This patchwork of regulations has developed with little federal oversight and often without prioritising public health. A new report from the National Academies...
The Silent Epidemic of Cannabis-Induced Psychosis Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (CIP) is becoming an unspoken public health threat that deserves our immediate attention. For years, marijuana has been celebrated as a recreational substance and increasingly viewed as a benign product thanks to growing legalisation efforts. Yet, beneath the positive narratives lies a darker reality with alarming statistics,...
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in psychedelic substances for clinical therapies. A growing movement advocating for the “vote for medicine” culture—where public sentiment influences medical approvals—has reintroduced psychedelics into mainstream discussions. However, this trend raises concerns about whether current research on psychedelic treatment for mental illness is sufficiently robust to...
Afiya, a 24-year-old from Indian-administered Kashmir, sits silently in a rehabilitation ward in Srinagar, recovering from the devastating effects of heroin addiction. Once a bright student who dreamt of soaring the skies as a flight attendant, her life took a tragic turn during the region’s tumultuous years following the abrogation of its special status in...
Actor David Krumholtz, known for his roles in The Santa Clause and Oppenheimer, has shared his battle with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS). This condition, linked to heavy cannabis use, highlights David Krumholtz marijuana dangers. It also raises concerns about the safety of modern cannabis products. Krumholtz shared that after returning to marijuana use following a long break, he experienced...
DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena dedicated his life to protecting communities from the devastating impact of drug trafficking. Born in Mexicali, Mexico, in 1947, Kiki moved to Calexico, California, as a young child. He excelled as a student-athlete and graduated from Calexico High School in 1966. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he...
Australia is breaking new ground in psilocybin research, with Dr Paul Liknaitzky, Head of the Clinical Psychedelic Lab at Monash University, leading the charge. At a recent presentation, Dr Liknaitzky shared clinical insights, therapist training programmes, and future innovations in psychedelic studies. These efforts aim to explore psilocybin’s therapeutic potential while carefully addressing its ethical...
Former supermodel Paul Sculfor has shared a candid account of his battle with addiction during the heights of his career and his inspiring 20-year journey of sobriety. Known for his work with top brands like Armani and Versace and high-profile relationships with A-listers like Cameron Diaz, Sculfor revealed the darker side of his modelling glory...
Part 2: The Clinical Consequences – Cannabis Heart Impact in Surgical Settings Building on our previous analysis of population-level cardiovascular risks associated with cannabis use, we now turn to a critical examination of surgical outcomes and clinical management strategies. The perioperative period represents a unique window of vulnerability for cannabis users, where cardiovascular risks can...