cannabis use disorder

Researchers at WashU Medicine report that people who use cannabis frequently tend to have more severe epilepsy, with the findings also covered by Medical Xpress. The study suggests heavy cannabis use is associated with worse seizure outcomes, a notable result given growing legalization and widespread assumptions that cannabis helps neurological conditions.

New research suggests a worrying association between frequent cannabis use and an increased risk of seizures. The findings, reported by Gizmodo, are drawing attention because cannabis is often assumed to be relatively safe or even beneficial for seizure disorders, and the study complicates that picture for heavy users.

A new report finds that roughly one in nine older adults who use cannabis may meet the criteria for cannabis use disorder. The finding highlights growing concerns as cannabis use rises among older populations, raising questions about screening, education and support for this age group.