Possible Connection Between Marijuana Abuse And Stroke Or Heart Attacks May 14, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 13, 2008) Long-term harmful effects of marijuana (MJ) include risk for heart attacks and strokes in addition to impaired learning and memory. The active chemical in MJ called delta-9-tetrahyrdocannabinol (THC) is believed to exert these effects by binding to cannabinoid (CB) receptors located on several cell types in various organs. (Science Daily)
Study finds possible connection between marijuana abuse and stroke or heart attacks May 13, 2008
Public release date: 13-May-2008. Contact: Dorie Hightower. (EurekAlert!)
UNQUESTIONED ABILITY Apr 19, 2008
He was one of 12 children raised by a mother who admitted to years of crack cocaine and marijuana abuse. Some of his brothers were gang members, sold drugs and have done time in jail. (Nola.com -- Sports)
New Youth Drug Program Pushes Old Boundaries Dec 28, 2007
Friday December 28, 2007. Linda Babolcsay, the adolescent coordinator at Outreach Project, is overseeing a new substance abuse program for adolescents. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Agrees on four-year deal Jul 14, 2007
Williams, in his troubled stint at Boston College that ended with him being kicked off the team for marijuana abuse, set a single-season team record with 75 blocks in 15 games, an average of 5. 0. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jury who convicted killer ponders life vs. death Jun 26, 2007
Those included Tumblin's fatherless childhood in which he was raised "in an environment of alcohol and marijuana abuse," a brain injury that put him in a coma for two days, suicide attempts and the fact that he has maintained contact with his two daughters. "A vote for life is a lawful sentence. It's a severe sentence," Smith told the jury. (The Palm Beach Post)
McCartney bodyguard: Heather is no villian May 3, 2007
Paul, according to Sean Ghent, was often depressed during their short marriage because of the former Beatle s alcohol and marijuana abuse. Ghent, who was McCartney s muscle until recently, told the Mirror that he was with the just-offed Dancing with the Stars contestant when Sir Paul unexpectedly cut off her bank and credit cards. (Boston Herald)
Ricky Williams starting NFL reinstatement process Apr 1, 2007
" The sources who spoke to ESPN.com on Saturday agreed that Williams is in compliance with the terms of his treatment and the aftercare prescribed by the NFL, and that there are no known obstacles that would preclude his comeback. One source said Williams, who is living in Grass Valley, Calif., with his fiance and their children, is "pretty upbeat and excited" about resuming his NFL career. Because the NFL handles such matters on a case-by-case basis, it is not known if Williams will have to... (ESPN -- Football)
British military wary of sending Prince Harry to Iraq... Feb 21, 2007
The prince has a checkered reputation, marked by his public admissions of underage drinking and marijuana abuse, and offset by a spell working with AIDS orphans in Africa. He once attended a costume party dressed as a Nazi officer, complete with swastika armband, and later apologized. (The Drudge Report)
Europeans turn to cocaine and alcohol Oct 15, 2006
Possible explanations for the decrease in cannabis use include the growing awareness that cannabis can cause mental health problems, and the fact that in the UK and France marijuana abuse is being replaced by binge-drinking. In France, cannabis use has levelled out while heavy drinking sessions have become more common, with almost half of all teenagers in a study this summer saying that they had had more than five drinks in one evening in the last month. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Teenage alcohol and drug use: At best, parents know about it only half of the time Sep 25, 2006
Even among children who reported experiencing symptoms of alcohol or marijuana abuse or dependence, there were parents who did not know that their child had ever used these substances, added Fisher. Both Bierut and Fisher noted that "age of the child" was one of the most influential factors in terms of parental awareness of adolescent substance use. (EurekAlert!)
El Dorado's raided marijuana fields linked to criminal gang Aug 15, 2006
"More teenagers are entering drug treatment programs for marijuana abuse than for all other drugs combined," Taylor said. "There is a lot of marijuana still out there and it is having a tremendous influence on society," House said. (Sacramento Bee)
Mothers Plead for Prescription Drug Legislation Jul 27, 2006
According to government statistics, prescription drug abuse is second only to marijuana abuse. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, almost 6 million people are currently abusing prescription drugs. (ABC News)
ASU campus a hot spot for prescription drug abuse Jun 20, 2006
" 'I didn't feel normal without it' When people who don't have ADD take Adderall, they experience different effects than people who have the disorder. Septon said Adderall can be very beneficial and non-habit forming for people who have ADD, but can be very addictive for those who don't. Adderall is a controlled substance, and it can lead to habituated use and taking it in higher doses, Septon said. Today more people are abusing prescription controlled substances than illegal street drugs. From... (Web Devil, AZ)
Marijuana use does not raise lung cancer risk May 25, 2006
The current findings regarding the effect of marijuana smoke on cancer is contradictory to previous studies in which other researchers found marijuana abuse has the potential to promote cancer of the lungs and other parts of the respiratory tract because it contains irritants and carcinogens. The cancer-causing effect of marijuana is highly expected because marijuana smoke contains 50 to 70 percent more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than does tobacco smoke. (Food Consumer)
Junior Jackpot May 17, 2006
Ross' situation is right in line with the Yale study findings, since he not only developed a gambling addiction but a problem with marijuana abuse too. The two habits fed into each other: He would use his gambling money to buy pot and sell pot to support his gambling habit, all the while borrowing thousands of dollars from his parents, grandparents and friends. (Fox News)
Blue Bombers sign Smith May 13, 2006
Veteran Blue Bombers running back Charles Roberts has already expressed his disappointment that team officials would sign Smith, who was dismissed from the University of Tennessee in 2000 for alcohol and marijuana abuse. I know that Onterrio is a good kid who is looking to get his career on track, Blue Bombers general manager Brendan Taman said. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
School-safety grant may be cut May 8, 2006
Methamphetamine, cocaine and prescription-drug abuse is rising in children, even those in middle school, in addition to alcohol and marijuana abuse, said Veronica Elias, FASST prevention coordinator through most of the 2005-06 school year. Girls are especially "self-medicating," using the drugs to lose weight or to conquer anxiety issues or depression, Elias said. (FOX 11, AZ)
The 'Last' word: an ordinary tear-jerker May 5, 2006
It isn't long before Nikki's agent, played by Gina Gershon without her ''Prey for Rock & Roll" snarl, stages a photo op to net her client some positive PR. Even Dylan's dead father (Ethan Hawke) reappears in visions and videotape to encourage the lad to go after his self-involved dream lady.The result is a road trip to New York City, where Stringfellow's screenplay -- already groaning under the clich d weight of horny teen sidekicks (one of whom is actually named Slap) and medicinal marijuana... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Marijuana prohibition doesn't work Apr 24, 2006
NORML Executive Director Allen St. Pierre archly noted, "You (Californians) are great at ostracizing the tobacco user." Implicit is his message: Let social sanction, not the heavy arm of the law, deal with marijuana abuse. Not that St. Pierre equates marijuana use with abuse. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Wake-up call for Williams Mar 10, 2006
In our society, [marijuana abuse] is not considered a drug problem," Skinner said. ''If you're doing the hard stuff, then people think you've got a problem. But to get counseling for what Sean did? It was difficult.". Williams enrolled in Lucas's program with the idea of putting in his time, then moving on. (Boston Globe)
