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Newest firstPolysubstance use is increasingly the norm among adolescents who use substances, yet research and clinical frameworks remain concentrated in single-substance models. This narrative conceptual editorial highlights key emerging literature on the conceptual inconsistencies and methodological challenges in polysubstance use research, particularly in the context of shifting cannabis legislation and adolescent vulnerabi…
Open article record in new tab ↗The concept of the "cannabidiol (CBD) Hazard Triangle" reflects the unique position of CBD at the intersection of three overlapping dimensions: CBD as a substance associated with medicinal and pharmacological effects ("Drug"); CBD as a food ingredient subject to the EU Novel Food regulatory framework ("Novel Food"); and CBD as a potential source of food safety concerns ("Hazard"). This study investigates the growi…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objective To assess the prevalence of CBD use among US adults, identify the health conditions for which CBD is used, and examine whether CBD is used as a substitute or adjunct to conventional treatments. Design setting and participants This cross-sectional survey used Ipsos KnowledgePanel®, a US probability-based online panel covering approximately 97% of US adults and including households without internet access…
PurposeThis study examined perceptions of a proposed US menthol cigarette ban among adults who smoke menthol cigarettes.DesignFocus group discussions.SettingVirtual focus groups with 7-9 participants each.Participants50 US adults (age 21+) who currently smoke menthol cigarettes participated in six focus groups: two with Black participants; two lesbian, gay, or bisexual participants; and two general population grou…
AbstractIntroductionCannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring phytocannabinoid found in Cannabis plants. CBD is used for skin care, pain, anxiety and insomnia. There is a growing range of CBD products and formulations on the market, which have been driven by the increased demand for CBD products. The aim of this study was to identify knowledge and use of CBD products among adults in England, Wales and Northern Ir…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Cannabis legalization has substantial impacts on public health across the United States, yet the perspectives of local elected officials who oversee regulatory environments and make decisions about cannabis business retail licensing, taxation, and marketing restrictions remain largely unstudied. Understanding how these policymakers prioritize health considerations relative to economic and other concerns…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Cannabis use is far more common among adults who smoke tobacco than adults who do not, and its use is increasing among people who smoke tobacco with children living in the home. Given the well-established evidence that caregiver smoking is the primary source of children's secondhand exposures to these products, the increasing trend in caregiver co-use is raising public health concerns about children's c…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundCardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide, and their epidemiology is correlated with genetic predisposition, exposure to risk factors, sex, age, access to medical care, and other sociodemographic characteristics. Brazil is a developing country with a vast territory, which leads to structural inequalities. Estimates of CVD in Brazil, in its regions, and in its population are p…
Open article record in new tab ↗AimsYouth loneliness is associated with poorer mental health, educational disengagement, and adverse long-term health outcomes. While social prescribing shows promise in reducing loneliness in adults, access for young people remains limited as most pathways sit within primary care. Schools offer a near-universal point of contact and may provide a more accessible referral route. The INACT study aimed to pilot a sch…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are significant public health concerns in Bangladesh, placing a heavy burden on the healthcare system. While the situation before COVID-19 was well-documented, it is unclear how the pandemic has impacted the prevalence and risk factors of these diseases. This study provides the first comparative assessment of the prevalence and determinants of diabetes mellitus (DM) and h…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundUterine fibroids cause significant morbidity, psychosocial stress, and poor quality of life due to symptoms including heavy menstrual bleeding, anemia, pain, and bulk symptoms, as well as reproductive complications including infertility, early pregnancy loss, and preterm birth. Fibroids represent a 42.2 billion USD annual economic burden to the United States healthcare system. Despite reported delays in…
IntroductionMusculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) are ubiquitous in the U.S. military, especially among high-performing service members such as Marines. Given that female service members only started to be assigned to ground combat roles since December 2015, evaluation of sex on MSKI risk in ground combat occupations has not been possible until there was an ample population to study. The purpose of this population-leve…
Open article record in new tab ↗Nurses represent the largest segment of the United States healthcare workforce and played an instrumental role in the countrys response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, little attention has been given to the contribution of this component of the U.S. medical personnel in the nations ability to face public health crisis. We present a cross-sectional, ecological analysis using cumulative annual reports from different…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Cannabis policy is a complex and rapidly evolving topic with significant implications for behavioral and public health. Behavioral and public health professionals have an opportunity to identify emerging problems, engage with communities to identify solutions and work to educate and guide policymakers to support cannabis policies that benefit public health. However, little is known about their engagemen…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) and inpatient admission (IA) among emergency department (ED) visits are two important outcomes in hospital utilization, while the first one has been mainly considered a negative outcome. Aims This study aimed to examine the association of socioeconomic factors with DAMA and IA among ED visits with substance use (age 12-64 years) before and after the COVID-19 pande…
Aims Progressive legalization of medical and recreational cannabis markets at the state-level has led to rapid growth of medical and recreational cannabis markets and to product diversification with emerging products having high concentrations of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. Research on these products is still limited and the evidence available for policy formulation is diminished by methodological limitations. M…
Masataka et al.'s cannabis gateway study misrepresents the 43.8% probability of cannabis users transitioning to illegal drugs as "rare," and misuses regression via the Table 2 Fallacy. These critical issues discredit their conclusion.
Open article record in new tab ↗Aims To identify variation in identification of medical consumers using alternative self-reported measures and assess whether differences in these rates exist across jurisdictions with different medical policy approaches using evidence from an international study on cannabis use. Design Secondary analysis of wave 4 (2021) of the International Cannabis Policy Study (ICPS) cross-sectional survey. Setting United Stat…
Background and purpose Epilepsy is a common indication for medicinal cannabis (MC) prescription in Australia. Despite legal MC products being available for 8 years, some individuals continue to rely on illicit cannabis. Here, we conducted a survey of Australian persons/people with epilepsy (PWE) and caregivers of a PWE to assess whether the current legal framework supports PWE and/or their caregivers to access pre…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Energy drink (ED) use is common among young adults and adult populations and may be linked to poorer quality of life (QoL). This study examined the prevalence of ED consumption and its association with QoL in Spanish adults. Method A cross-sectional design was used with a sample of 1,146 participants aged 18 to 54 years, recruited by convenience sampling through university mailing lists and social media…
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