Cannabis Use

• Cannabis use during pregnancy raising concern about birth risks 

  Researchers say an increase in emergency room visits and hospitalizations related to cannabis use by pregnant women is raising concerns.

  Health

  May 23
  
• Quebec cannabis use remains steady since legalization

  Cannabis use has increased by 5 per cent since it was legalized, according to a 2022 cannabis survey released Wednesday by Quebec's statistics institute.

  Canada

  Apr 12
  
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• B.C. cannabis use increases ‘responsibly’ three years after legalization: survey

  The 2021 B.C. Cannabis Use Survey found 32 per cent of B.C. adults age 19 and older reported using cannabis at least once in the past year, up from 28 per cent before legalization.

  Cannabis

  Aug 2, 2022
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• Canadian cannabis industry eyeing U.S. push for marijuana legalization

  U.S. lawmakers are looking at a comprehensive effort to legalize marijuana, which the legal cannabis industry north of the border would love to see become law.

  Cannabis

  Aug 2, 2022
• Cannabis ban for athletes will be reviewed, World Anti-Doping Agency says

  U.S. track and field athlete Sha'Carri Richardson missed the Tokyo Games after testing positive for cannabis, which she said she used to help cope with the death of her mother.

  Sports

  Sep 15, 2021
• Cannabis use doubled heart attack risk in young adults, study shows

  While smoking was the most common form of consumption, vapourizing and edibles also increased the risk of heart attack, according to data from the U.S.    

  Health

  Sep 7, 2021
• Does cannabis affect your memory?

  If cannabis does impact memory, research shows impairment can be reversed with abstinence, say British researchers Ian Hamilton and Elizabeth Hughes.

  Commentary

  Jul 19, 2020
• Many Canadians turned to weed as coronavirus arrived. Here’s how to tell if that’s a problem

  Statistics show Canadian cannabis sales spiked amid the coronavirus pandemic, and some worry increased use could be a problem. Here are some warning signs.

  Health

  Jun 4, 2020
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• CAA releases study about driving high as Lethbridge police continue holiday checkstops

  Lethbridge police are continuing their initiative to catch and prevent people from driving under the influence during the busy holiday season.

  Cannabis

  Dec 30, 2019
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• More pregnant women are using cannabis despite its dangers: study

  Using cannabis while pregnant can affect fetal brain development, health experts say.

  Health

  Oct 29, 2019