Multi-Ancestry Genome-Wide Association Study of Cannabis Use Disorder Yields Insight Into Disease Biology and Public Health Implications

Cannabis-CVD Link Holds Strong Amid Changing Drug Laws, User Habits

(MedPage Today) -- With newer data, clear lines could still be drawn between cannabis use and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), a meta-analysis confirmed. Based on two dozen pharmacoepidemiological studies published from 2016 to 2023...

Multi-ancestry genome-wide association study of cannabis use disorder yields insight into disease biology and public health implications

As recreational use of cannabis is being decriminalized in many places and medical use widely sanctioned, there are growing concerns about increases in cannabis use disorder (CanUD), which is associated with numerous medical comorbidities. Here we performed a genome-wide association study of CanUD in the Million Veteran Program (MVP), followed by meta-analysis in 1,054,365 individuals (ncases = 64,314) from four broad ancestries designated by th…

Why more Canadians are landing in emergency departments with cannabis-induced vomiting

The commercialization of cannabis and higher potency of THC is driving increases in cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, research suggests.

Canadian Cannabis Companies Go Global Amid Rising Export Demand

Toronto, ON, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada is a global leader in regulated medical cannabis exports with federal legalization reinforcing its position on the international stage and giving producers a strong advantage abroad. But as global markets mature…

Aurora Cannabis Faces Class Action Over Lack of Warnings About Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

A class action has been brought against Aurora Cannabis alleging that it failed to warn consumers of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS).